Start with a written brief
Give the path a beginning and a destination
A text pathway concept works best when it connects named places rather than wandering through scenery. Describe an outdoor route, both endpoints and the surrounding terrain in the general generator.
What to explore
- Compare a direct gate-to-door walk with a softer garden connection.
- Explore paving and low edge planting before a site study.
- Communicate a route between a house and a seating destination.
From a brief to a concept
Define the connection
Replace unrelated examples with the actual connection you want to explore.
Choose paving character
Add a limited material palette, low planting and one viewpoint, then set ratio and count.
Trace the generated route
Inspect both endpoints and hidden sections before judging the image's atmosphere.
Try a design direction
Suggested brief
Generate one realistic outdoor pathway concept connecting a garden gate to a front door. Use continuous pale paving, low planted borders and a clear view of both destinations. Soft daylight, no stepping-stone gaps, benches in the route, people or text.
How to review the result
- Are both destinations recognizable and connected by continuous paving?
- Look for decorative features that distract from or sever the route.
What the image cannot establish
- The image does not calculate path width, gradients, accessible landings, lighting or drainage.
- Terrain and distances are invented; separate generations may change the whole route.
Questions about this workflow
Can it design an accessible ramp?
No. That requires measured gradients, landings and professional assessment.
Can I use a real path photo?
Use pathway design for photo-based exploration of an existing route.
Does the link choose a path preset?
No. Explicitly state outdoor pathway and its endpoints in the shared text workspace.
Is apparent width reliable?
No. Perspective and generated objects cannot provide actual route measurements.
Bring your own brief
Take a direction into the workspace, adapt it to your project and compare the result against your real constraints.