1. Dreamcore: Soft Surrealism in Motion

Dreamcore is all about ethereal, atmospheric visuals that blur the line between dream and reality.

• Look & Feel: muted pastels, glowing haze, surreal objects floating in empty space.

• Best For: music visuals, storytelling, meditative imagery, mood boards.

• Example Prompt: “Surreal flowers hovering over a reflective lake at dawn, soft glow, dreamy haze.”

Dreamcore works beautifully when you want your visuals to feel otherworldly yet comforting.

2. Vaporwave: Nostalgia Meets Neon

Vaporwave is the internet’s love letter to the late 80s and early 90s. It’s bold, ironic, and dripping with retro-futuristic vibes.

• Look & Feel: neon pinks and purples, palm trees, CRT monitors, grids, retro statues, synthwave sunsets.

• Best For: social content, nostalgic branding, album covers, meme aesthetics.

• Example Prompt: “A car driving down a palm-lined street at sunset, neon lights, vaporwave colors, retro-futuristic atmosphere.”

It’s playful and striking, perfect for standing out in feeds.

3. Cyberpunk: Neon Grit and Tech Noir

Cyberpunk is futurism with an edge — dark, gritty, and full of neon.

• Look & Feel: rainy cityscapes, glowing signage, crowded streets, high-contrast shadows.

• Best For: cinematic videos, sci-fi artwork, gaming concepts.

• Example Prompt: “A lone car drifting through a neon-soaked alleyway in futuristic Tokyo, reflections glimmering on wet pavement.”

Cyberpunk instantly sets a moody, cinematic tone.

4. Retro Graphics: Playful Print Revival

This style mimics the look of vintage posters, zines, and print graphics.

• Look & Feel: bold typography, grainy textures, blocky colors, 70s–90s poster design.

• Best For: branding, merchandise design, event posters.

• Example Prompt: “Vintage travel poster of a seaside town, 1970s retro graphic style.”

Retro graphics blend nostalgia with clean, design-driven visuals.

5. Abstract Metallic: Future Meets Sculpture

Abstract Metallic visuals feel like they belong in an art museum of the future.

• Look & Feel: chrome surfaces, liquid metals, reflective textures, morphing shapes.

• Best For: music visuals, product concepts, abstract motion loops.

• Example Prompt: “Looping animation of liquid chrome sphere morphing over black velvet.”

It’s sleek, experimental, and often hypnotic.

6. Beyond: Emerging AI Aesthetics

AI is also giving rise to new styles that aren’t rooted in traditional art. Examples include:

• Glitchcore → noisy, distorted visuals that embrace chaos.

• Minimal Futuristic → clean, white, and product-driven.

• Anime Fusion → modern anime aesthetics combined with surreal or cinematic lighting.

As AI evolves, so will the vocabulary of styles available to creators.

Tips for Working With Styles

• Start with a preset to set the mood.

• Layer prompts with lighting and mood cues for extra polish.

• Experiment across styles — the same prompt in Dreamcore and Vaporwave can yield drastically different inspirations.

Conclusion

AI styles are more than decoration — they’re storytelling tools. Whether you want the hazy comfort of Dreamcore, the neon nostalgia of Vaporwave, or the slick futurism of Abstract Metallic, styles help your ideas take on new life.

With Aiveo’s Style Library, you can explore, compare, and combine these aesthetics in just a few taps. The future of creativity isn’t just about what you imagine — it’s about how it looks and feels.

So go ahead: try your next prompt in three different styles. You might just find a new creative voice waiting inside the output.