Writing effective prompts

Be specific and detailed

Less effective:

Build me a form.

More effective:

Build a feedback form for our town hall sessions. It should collect:
- Attendee name
- Department
- Rating (1-5 stars) for content quality
- Rating (1-5 stars) for presentation
- Open text field for suggestions
- Submit button that shows a thank you message

Describe the user journey

Think about what happens step by step:

• What does the user see first?

• What actions can they take?

• What happens after each action?

Example:

Create a document request system where:
1. User lands on a form to request a document
2. They select document type from a dropdown (birth cert, marriage cert, etc.)
3. They enter their NRIC and contact details
4. After submission, they see a confirmation with a reference number
5. Admin sees a dashboard of all pending requests

Use real content, not placeholders

Instead of "Feature 1, Feature 2", describe actual features. This helps Spaceship create appropriate layouts and designs.

Less effective:

Create a page with three feature boxes.

More effective:

Create a landing page highlighting three benefits:
1. "Save Time" - Reduce processing time from days to minutes
2. "Reduce Errors" - Automated validation catches mistakes early
3. "Track Progress" - Real-time status updates for all requests

Specify roles and permissions

If your application has different user types, be explicit:

Build a feedback management system with two roles:
- Staff: Can submit feedback and view their own submissions
- Admin: Can view all feedback, respond to submissions, and export data

Describe the visual style

Help Spaceship understand the look and feel you want:

Use a clean, professional design with:
- Government blue color scheme
- Clear section headers
- Plenty of white space
- Mobile-friendly layout