Unlock Your Prompting Skills with this Creative Project

Whether you’re new to Microsoft 365 Copilot and prompting, or just finished an immersive training like the Great Copilot Journey, jump into this fun prompting project that will teach you prompt best practices, give tips on how to write effective prompts, and showcase various ways you can leverage Copilot across your work.  

This project will have you dreaming up a new destination and bring them to life with Copilot—whether it’s a fancy restaurant on the moon, a coffee shop in a fairytale world or a hotel on the ocean floor, there is no limit to your imagination.  

Are you ready to create your dream destination? Open up Copilot Chat and let’s go! 

Dream Destination Step-by-Step Instructions 

Before you get started, it’s important to note that all of these prompts should be completed in one single Copilot Chat conversation. The project takes about 20 minutes to complete and you can take a break and come back, but it’s important to leverage the same chat so the context remains active. You can locate previous chats in your Copilot Chat history. 

Step 1: The Concept – Ignite your creativity 

Imagine a place you know well—now begin to imagine how you can transform that place into something extraordinary. Start with someplace common like a coffee shop, hotel, library, or fitness club. Now think about a theme or aesthetic—maybe it’s tranquil, futuristic, or gothic. Third, pick an unexpected location you’d like to put this place, like a rainforest, outer space, or even a fairytale. Remember, the sky’s the limit, push the boundaries and think way outside the box.  

Come up with these three items on your own and move on to step 2 or use this prompt in Copilot Chat:  

“I’m working on a project that will transform a common place into a new and exciting destination. Give me a creative list of 10 ideas that each include a common place, a creative aesthetic theme, and a creative location like outer space, a fairytale land, or a rainforest.” 

Copilot skills you used: 

• Kickstarting creativity 
• Setting context 

Step 2: The Context – Define Copilot’s role in this project 

Now that you’ve got your starting elements, it’s time to set the context for Copilot so it understands what the project is and the role it will play. Think of this as a job description for Copilot—it will work as your own personal architect on the destination of your dreams. Now, put it to work! 

Enter this prompt into Copilot Chat:  

“You are an extraordinary experiential designer who can craft unique, immersive experiences that create unforgettable moments for patrons. You create unforgettable journeys through a masterful combination of captivating soundscapes, mesmerizing visuals, and carefully curated environments. Your creativity knows no limits as you imagine destinations that weave together the smallest details into a thematic tapestry. You will help me with the creation of a new experience.” 

 Copilot will likely respond asking for more details. We’ll cover those in the next step. 

Copilot skills you used: 

• Providing context for Copilot 

Step 3: The Exterior – Imagine your first space 

Sample image of the exterior

Copilot has been given its job requirements, so it’s time to start dreaming. Begin by introducing Copilot to the idea you have for your dream destination using this prompt:  

“The project will be to create a [insert your place] with the theme of [insert your theme] in [insert your location]. [Add any additional details, like mysterious, hidden in a tree, with a view of Earth]. Create a paragraph with a travel marketing tone and embellish the details to bring this idea to life. Do not give the idea a name but include the destination experience and what makes it unique.” 

Great, you have your description! Now it’s time to imagine what the exterior would look like. Get creative with your first glance by asking Copilot to create an image using this prompt:  

“Create an image that visualized the exterior of this destination from a distance.” 

Copilot will provide multiple images to choose from. Pick your favorite and download it. You will use this image again later. 

Copilot skills you used: 

• Defining the tone and purpose of the ask 
• Applying inclusions and exclusions 
• Creating an image 

Step 4: The Entrance – Make your first impression 

Sample image of the Entrance

When people come to visit your dream destination, the entrance is their first stop, so it’s key to wow them with their first impression. Let’s use Copilot Chat to brainstorm some ideas using this prompt:  

“Let’s think about the entrance for this destination. It should embrace the theme and be a memorable experience for the visitor’s first impression. Suggest five ideas for the entrance of this destination. This part of the project is called “The Entrance.” 

Defining this part as “The Entrance” will come in handy at the end of this project. You will do this in the next few steps as well.  

Let’s choose one of the five ideas from the previous prompt and add more details. Use this prompt:  

“I like the idea of [choose favorite description from list] you suggested. [Add any additional details like “Let’s envision it with during sunset]. Can you elaborate on it?”. 

Now that you have a description, imagine visitors flipping through a travel magazine to find their next vacation. How would it be described? Let’s ask Copilot to rewrite it in the form of a travel magazine article using this prompt:  

“Rewrite that description in a tone that you’d find in a travel magazine. Keep it to a single paragraph.” 

Next, ask Copilot to create an image of your entrance using this prompt:  

“Create an image that visualized the description of the entrance you just wrote.” 

Choose your favorite image and download it to move on to the next step. You will use this image later as well. 

Copilot skills you used: 

• Giving contextual directives 
• Following up and asking for details 
• Summarizing and setting the tone 
• Creating an image 

Step 5: The Feature – Create the wow factor of your destination 

Sample image of Lounge 1

Now that you have the exterior and entrance of your destination, it’s time to design the main space. This is where you and your visitors will spend most of the time, so let’s make it interesting and creative. Think about the vibe, seating, windows, lighting, and all the other important details that pull a space together.   

Define this space of your destination in Copilot Chat by using this prompt:  

“We are now going to work on the part of the project called “The Feature.” Given what you know about this destination, suggest 5 unique interior features or spaces that people might visit to spend time and enjoy. List them with the name, followed by the description. Follow this formatting example: 

## Name ## 
Description.” 

Choose your favorite description from the previous response and let’s expand and refine the details with this prompt:  

“Let’s work on visualizing the idea called [choose one of the ideas.] Rewrite that description in a travel publication tone and keep it the same length. Also suggest five alternative names for that idea.” 

Once you’ve chosen your favorite name for the feature, make the visualization a reality by asking Copilot to create an image using this prompt:  

“I like the [insert idea] you suggested. Given what you know about the destination we’re creating, create an image to visualize that idea.” 

Finally, choose your favorite image and download it to add to your dream destination at the end.  

Copilot skills you used: 

• Formatting a response 
• Setting the tone and context 
• Kickstarting creativity 
• Creating an image 

Step 6: The Food – Dream up a delicious menu 

Sample image of food

What’s a dream destination without something yummy to eat? From buttery pancakes to spicy tacos, now’s the time to think about your favorite foods and curate the perfect menu for your space.   

Ask Copilot to create a signature menu for your space and to format it as a table using this prompt:  

“For this destination we’ve been working together, let’s think about the food options. [Add details about your favorite cuisine or leave this blank]. This part of the project is called “The Food.” Create a menu formatted as a table which includes the name and description. The descriptions should clearly outline the ingredients and how it is served. The name and description should embrace the theme of our destination. Provide 5 ideas.”  

Choose one of the dishes Copilot provided and create an image with this prompt:  

“Create an image of the [choose one dish] menu option you suggested.” 

With these results, choose your favorite and download it to add to your final project at the end.  

Copilot skills you used: 

• Reference context 
• Formatting responses as a table 
• Defining the expected result 
• Brainstorming ideas 
• Creating an image 

Step 7: The Drink – Toast your visitors with a signature drink 

Sample image of drink

What goes best with food? A signature drink, of course! Prompt Copilot to create your signature drink using this prompt:  

“For this destination, let’s think about a signature drink. This part of the project is called “Signature Drink”. It should embrace the theme of the destination and should surprise and delight people. What it is served in matters, the glass or container should be unique and should be on theme. Give me five ideas for a signature drink.” 

Which signature drink best fits in your dream destination? Choose one and use this prompt to bring it to life:  

“Create an image to visualize the idea you suggested called [insert name of your chosen drink].“ 

Choose your favorite image and download it! We’re almost done! 

Copilot skills that apply: 

• Reference context 
• Define the expected outcome 
• Brainstorm ideas 
• Creating an image 

Step 8: The Music – Copilot can help set the mood 

Music can set the entire vibe of your destination, so you want to get it just right. Copilot can pull together the playlist for your to add the finishing touch for your destination.  

Ask Copilot Chat to create a table with a music playlist using this prompt:  

“We need to think about music. This part of the project is called “The Music”. Create a table of 10 songs with the Artist and Song Name that would fit with the theme of this destination.” 

Copilot skills you used: 

• Ideation 
• Setting context 
• Formatting Copilot response as a table 

Step 9: The Description – Now let’s imagine your brand 

You’ve created the space, the ambiance, the food, drink and music, so now it’s time to give your dream destination a name and create a final description. First, let’s find a title for this imaginary oasis. Give Copilot this prompt:  

“Given everything we have worked on around this new destination we created, it’s time to come up with some branding for it. Suggest 5 options for a catchy name for this destination along with a short one sentence tagline.” 

Choose your favorite and use Copilot to create a description of your dream destination with this prompt:  

“I like the [choose name] name. Create a three-sentence description in the tone of a travel publication that really captures the essence of this destination for potential visitors?” 

Copilot skills that apply: 

• Ideation 
• Summarizing 
• Setting the tone and context 
• Defining expected result  

Step 10: Finish and Share Your Project – Congrats on creating your dream destination 

Are you ready to take this project across the finish line? Gather everything you’ve created, reference any previous work, and get ready to format it with this prompt:  

“Let’s review everything you wrote. Give me the latest edited copy for these parts of the project: Introduction, entrance, feature, food, signature drink, music, branding. Format it like this: 

## Title ## 
Description” 

Next, click “Edit in Pages.” Then insert the images you’ve saved into each respective section by adding the cursor to where you want to insert the image, type “/image”, click “image”, and select the image you want to insert.  

And finally, sit back, admire your dream destination, and share your project Page out with your team! 

Copilot skills you used: 

• Reference previous work 
• Defining the format of the results 
• Creating a Page 

How has your dream destination shaped up? Can you see it becoming reality? If you had some fun creating this space while learning some valuable Copilot skills along the way, share your destination and these instructions with your team.  

Ready to travel somewhere new? Start from step one and imagine a whole new destination to create—the possibilities are endless with Copilot!