What is a prompt and how does a pattern work?
A prompt is a simple task that you give the AI to get a specific answer. To make the answers of the artificial intelligence more consistent and targeted, we use so-called patterns. A pattern is a recurring formulation that helps the AI to respond in a structured and targeted manner. It's like a little recipe that helps you achieve the desired results.
The prompt of the week: The persona pattern
This week is all about the "persona pattern". The AI slips into a specific role and responds from this perspective. The great thing about this? You "program" AI to act as an expert in a certain area and give you expert advice.
This is how it works:
- Act as persona "X"
- Carry out task "Y"
Replace "X" with a specific persona, for example a "marketing expert" or a "dev ops engineer". Then give this role a task "Y" that it should do for you.
Example of the persona pattern
"Act as an experienced Dev-Ops engineer with 10 years of experience. I will ask you about terms and you will give me a clear explanation that laymen can understand."
With this simple instruction, you can get the AI to make complex issues easy to understand - perfect for making technical knowledge accessible to a wider audience.
Creative suggestions for your prompts
We have two tips to make your texts and images even more creative and specific:
Language style: Sarcastic
Normally you would ask: "Describe to me what a dictator is." But how about a little twist? Try: "Describe to me sarcastically what a dictator is." This will give you an answer with a twist.
Describe to me what a dictator is.
Describe to me sarcastically what a dictator is.
Style: Impressionism
Imagine you want to create a picture of an idyllic mountain hut on a lake. Instead of just asking for it, you could refine the instruction: "Create a picture of an idyllic mountain hut, by a lake, in the Impressionist style." This creates a work of art that is brought to life by light and color.
"Create a picture of an idyllic mountain hut by a lake."
"Create a picture of an idyllic mountain hut by a lake in the Impressionist style."
Conclusion
With the persona pattern, you have a powerful tool in your hand. It allows you to let the AI act as an expert in your desired area.
For more inspiration and further patterns, please read our other Blog posts on the topic of AI. Experiment to your heart's content and share your experiences with us - we look forward to seeing how you use the Persona Pattern and the creative styles!
Further AI prompts:
Find out more about artificial intelligence here
Authors: Nico Zentner & Joshua Hörmann
https://www.vanderbilt.edu/generative-ai/prompt-patterns/
https://www.superside.com/blog/chatgpt-prompts
