Axis study gallery
Every set participants made while trying the axis-diversity tool. Each person typed a prompt, saw what the model made on its own, then named what should vary across the pictures — the axis, quoted exactly as they wrote it. Participants are shown as numbers, not names.
- 12people
- 16sessions
- 23sets made
- 5accepted
- 2rejected
- 3comments
Updated Sep 16, 2026 22:59
- Participant 1 awe-inspiring sci-fi landscapes on an alien planet Accepted
- Participant 2 a gujarati man counting money Stopped before choosing an axis
- Participant 1 scary-looking deep ocean alien lifeforms Left after 3 rounds
- Participant 1 cozy castles Left after 4 rounds
- Participant 3 A young man eating his ramen and watching TV after long day as PhD student in CMU Stopped before choosing an axis
- Participant 3 Participant 3 Left after 1 round
- Participant 4 a dog in a space suit playing in a waterfall Accepted
- Participant 5 A sparrows sitting with a mockingbird on a mango tree Accepted
- Participant 6 a photo of a family at the dinner table Stopped before choosing an axis
- Participant 7 a firefighter on duty Accepted
- Participant 8 person reading a book in an open area, potentially water close by. summer vibes. Left after 4 rounds
- Participant 9 a teacher in a classroom Left after 1 round
- Participant 10 People running a marathon Accepted
- Participant 11 a half-tabby, half-white with a baby bunny in its mouth. the cat looks very proud. Not what they wanted
- Participant 11 a cat about to lunge at its prey Not what they wanted
- Participant 12 a kitten looking out of a window at golden hour Left after 3 rounds
Participant 1 · Sep 15, 11:18
awe-inspiring sci-fi landscapes on an alien planet
AcceptedRead the 4 prompts
1awe-inspiring sci-fi landscapes on an alien planet, but depict a desolate, barren wasteland with cracked, ash-covered ground, jagged obsidian spires piercing a toxic, violet-hued sky, no visible life or water, only drifting dust storms and derelict, rusted alien machinery half-buried under dunes, towering barren mountains under a dead sun, emphasizing inhospitable isolation with no thriving flora or fauna
2awe-inspiring sci-fi landscapes on an alien planet, but show a lush, vibrant ecosystem teeming with colossal, bioluminescent flora — giant floating tree-cities with glowing leaves, floating islands connected by neon vines, rivers of liquid light flowing through forests of pulsing crystal trees, exotic fauna such as iridescent feathered birds and six-legged reptilian grazers, overwhelming biodiversity and color, fully thriving alien biosphere
3awe-inspiring sci-fi landscapes on an alien planet, but render a transitional zone where barren, rocky badlands meet a thriving alien jungle — jagged cliffs with scorched, lifeless surfaces contrast with valleys bursting with luminous fungi, glowing moss carpets, and towering, tentacled plant predators, alien fauna cautiously exploring the edge, hinting at ecological boundary, moderate life with visible struggle between inhospitable and fertile zones
4awe-inspiring sci-fi landscapes on an alien planet, but focus on a shattered, post-apocalyptic wasteland — cracked, melting terrain with fissures leaking radioactive geysers, shattered alien ruins covered in rust and static, skeletal trees with broken branches, empty sky with floating debris and no visible life, only dead ships and graffiti of forgotten civilizations, extreme barrenness and decay with zero thriving flora or fauna
★★★★★
Participant 2 · Sep 15, 11:19
a gujarati man counting money
Stopped before choosing an axisParticipant 1 · Sep 15, 11:28
scary-looking deep ocean alien lifeforms
Left after 3 roundsRead the 4 prompts
1scary-looking deep ocean alien lifeforms, but now design them as soft, amorphous blob creatures with shifting, gelatinous forms that ooze and pulse under bioluminescent light, no defined limbs or faces, just writhing masses of tentacle-like tendrils and glowing eyes embedded in their translucent skin, still menacing and deeply alien
2scary-looking deep ocean alien lifeforms, but now they are ethereal, jellyfish-like entities with massive, translucent bell bodies, trailing long, serrated stingers and pulsating internal organs glowing with eerie colors, floating in silent, haunting grace above the abyssal floor, their tentacles form razor-sharp, bioluminescent appendages that snap and lash like predatory weapons
3scary-looking deep ocean alien lifeforms, but now they are anthropomorphic, standing upright on two legs, with sharp, spiky humanoid skulls, glowing red eyes, and dripping, fleshy armor plates covering their bodies, wielding long, bone-like weapons, wearing tribal-looking finned capes, communicating via guttural shrieks, their faces are twisted in rage and ancient malice
4scary-looking deep ocean alien lifeforms, but now they are hybrid lifeforms, merging features of both blob and jellyfish — semi-translucent, gelatinous bodies with jellyfish-like tentacles and eyes that float independently within gelatinous sacs, while also possessing clinical, symmetrical biomechanical limbs, emitting low, resonant hums, and moving with synchronized, alien grace
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1scary-looking deep ocean alien lifeforms, but now rendered as bioluminescent jellyfish-like creatures with pulsating neon-blue and hot-pink gelatinous bodies, floating gracefully among glowing coral reefs, their tentacles ending in razor-sharp, crystal-like teeth, eyes like swirling nebulae, serene yet terrifying in their alien beauty, underwater, high-detail fantasy art
2scary-looking deep ocean alien lifeforms, but now depicted as armored, multi-legged crustacean hybrids with chitinous shell plates in metallic gold, crimson, and obsidian, wielding spiked claws and glowing amber eyes, marching across a volcanic seafloor with molten lava flows, steam rising, monstrous scale, hyperrealistic
3scary-looking deep ocean alien lifeforms, but now designed as translucent, multi-segmented worm-like entities with segmented bodies like a psychedelic caterpillar, glowing internally with shifting aurora-green and ultraviolet hues, writhing through glowing kelp forests, pulsating with alien energy, surreal and fluid, underwater, cinematic lighting
4scary-looking deep ocean alien lifeforms, but now portrayed as colossal, symmetrical, crystalline pillars fused with organic tentacles, their surfaces refracting light into prismatic rainbows, embedded with glowing runes and pulsing diamond-like organs, standing sentinel in a silent abyssal plain, serene yet menacing, geometric alien architecture merged with biological horror, ultra-detailed
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1scary-looking deep ocean alien lifeforms, but focus on a single dominant, colossal central creature that dwarfs everything else, with smaller, insignificant alien lifeforms barely visible in the distant background as mere specks, emphasizing the overwhelming hierarchy of scale and power
2scary-looking deep ocean alien lifeforms, but depict them as a loosely connected, decentralized hive-mind society where no single entity leads; instead, show dozens of equal-sized, equally menacing aliens swarming together in chaotic unity, each competing for dominance in a symmetrical, balanced composition without hierarchy
3scary-looking deep ocean alien lifeforms, but portray them as an ancient, revered pantheon worshiped by smaller, humble creatures; show a divine triad of massive alien gods standing atop a temple, with tiny, adoring alien worshippers crawling below them, bowing in reverence — turning the hierarchy into a sacred cosmic order
4scary-looking deep ocean alien lifeforms, but invert the hierarchy: depict tiny, barely visible alien lifeforms as the dominant rulers, with colossal, broken, and enslaved alien creatures trapped below them, serving as grotesque, giant-scale prison bars — making the hierarchy of power completely inverted and absurdly ironic
Participant 1 · Sep 15, 11:39
cozy castles
Left after 4 roundsRead the 4 prompts
1cozy castles with a modern minimalist architectural design featuring clean lines, large glass walls, and rooftop gardens, blending stone and steel seamlessly
2cozy castles designed in a brutalist architectural style with exposed concrete, geometric shapes, and massive angular towers, emphasizing raw materials and industrial strength
3cozy castles with a whimsical, fantasy-inspired architectural design featuring floating turrets, curved pastel-colored walls, and magical glowing windows, resembling a storybook illustration
4cozy castles with a fusion of traditional Gothic and futuristic cyberpunk architectural design, including neon-lit spires, holographic windows, and mechanical gargoyles integrated into the stone
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1cozy castles, but with interior illumination so dim and shadowy that only faint glimmers escape windows, casting long, eerie silhouettes inside—walls thick with dust, furniture barely visible, an oppressive, abandoned atmosphere, lanterns extinguished, a sense of forgotten solitude
2cozy castles, but radiating blinding, almost painful interior illumination—windows shattered with glowing light, neon-colored electric bulbs bursting from every nook and cranny, holographic projections dancing inside, a chaotic carnival of light creating surreal, overwhelming brightness
3cozy castles, but with interior illumination completely extinguished—no lights, no glow from windows, total darkness enveloping the stone towers and turrets, only faint starlight reflecting off dew on the castle’s roof, silent and chilling, a ghostly, evacuated shell
4cozy castles, but with interior illumination styled as ancient, divine, celestial—windows emitting warm light that looks like soft auroras, glowing runes floating inside the halls, golden beams creating a sacred glow that illuminates not just the castle but the surrounding landscape in gentle enlightenment
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1cozy castles, but built entirely from smooth, polished coral blocks with glowing bioluminescent moss growing in the crevices, surrounded by warm turquoise water and sandy beaches, under a sunset sky
2cozy castles, but constructed from massive, gleaming steel plates with holographic windows projecting soft light, hovering just above floating islands in a futuristic sky, surrounded by neon-lit trees
3cozy castles, but made entirely of translucent glass bricks that refract colorful light, with internal gardens visible through the walls, set in a magical forest where vines form living sculptures
4cozy castles, but built from giant, interlocking rubber tires painted in bright, rainbow colors with flashing LED lights embedded in the walls, located in a desert with tumbleweeds and roller-coaster slides as decorations
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1cozy castles, but set in a vast, arid desert with golden dunes stretching to the horizon, sand swirling in the heat haze, ancient stone towers partially eroded by time, lanterns glowing warmly against the stark, sun-baked landscape, a lone camel caravan passing by in the distance, the castle's windows emitting inviting light as if defying the harsh environment
2cozy castles, but situated deep underwater in a sunken, serene lagoon, surrounded by coral reefs and glowing jellyfish, water gently lapping against the stone walls, windows revealing warm interiors with underwater lanterns, a submerged stone bridge arching over the pool, marine flora growing from the castle's towers, a mermaid gliding past the balcony
3cozy castles, but located on the edge of a bustling, neon-lit mega-city skyline at night, towering skyscrapers reflecting in the castle's moat, glowing holographic advertisements illuminating the turrets, hovercars zipping past on elevated rails, yet the castle remains untouched by modernity, its windows warm and cozy, a rooftop garden oasis thriving amidst concrete and steel
4cozy castles, but perched on the icy, jagged cliffs of a floating continent drifting through a star-filled, zero-gravity void, gravity-defying stone pathways winding around the towers, bioluminescent fungi growing on the walls, inhabitants in floating suits walking on magnetic walkways, the castle’s lights casting soft beams into the dark, silent expanse, a comet streaking past in the distant cosmos
Participant 3 · Sep 15, 12:46
A young man eating his ramen and watching TV after long day as PhD student in CMU
Stopped before choosing an axisParticipant 3 · Sep 15, 12:47
Participant 3
Left after 1 roundRead the 4 prompts
1Participant 3, but with a light beige suit shade, same office setting, professional headshot, smiling, white shirt, modern interior
2Participant 3, but with a charcoal gray suit shade, same office setting, professional headshot, smiling, white shirt, modern interior
3Participant 3, but with a vibrant navy blue suit shade, same office setting, professional headshot, smiling, white shirt, modern interior
4Participant 3, but with a soft camel tan suit shade, same office setting, professional headshot, smiling, white shirt, modern interior
Participant 4 · Sep 15, 14:50
a dog in a space suit playing in a waterfall
AcceptedRead the 4 prompts
1a dog in a space suit playing in a waterfall, specifically a fluffy Shih Tzu with long silky coat and expressive eyes, wading joyfully through the water with splashes around its paws
2a dog in a space suit playing in a waterfall, specifically a sleek, muscular Doberman Pinscher with pointed ears and alert posture, standing confidently as water arcs around its legs
3a dog in a space suit playing in a waterfall, specifically a large, gentle Great Dane with a broad head and soft fur, playfully splashing in the pool with a wide, happy grin
4a dog in a space suit playing in a waterfall, specifically a small, scruffy and energetic Chihuahua with big round eyes and perky ears, leaping in the water with an exuberant bounce
Participant 5 · Sep 15, 20:34
A sparrows sitting with a mockingbird on a mango tree
AcceptedRead the 4 prompts
1A sparrows sitting with a mockingbird on a mango tree, but in a close-up macro shot showing detailed feathers and dewdrops on the mango skin, emphasizing texture and intimacy.
2A sparrows sitting with a mockingbird on a mango tree, but featuring exotic 'Keitt' mangoes with elongated, ribbed skin and deep purple blushes signaling peak ripeness, hanging heavy with golden hues.
3A sparrows sitting with a mockingbird on a mango tree, but rendered as an ultra-wide panoramic view capturing the entire canopy with hundreds of mangoes in various stages from green to black-purple, showcasing the full lifecycle.
4A sparrows sitting with a mockingbird on a mango tree, but with 'Tommy Atkins' mangoes depicted as legendary, round, deep-orange fruits almost burstingly ripe, with juice visibly dripping from their skin onto the birds’ beaks.
Participant 6 · Sep 16, 01:29
a photo of a family at the dinner table
Stopped before choosing an axisParticipant 7 · Sep 16, 01:31
a firefighter on duty
AcceptedRead the 4 prompts
1a firefighter on duty, but instead of standing near fire trucks, he is inside a smoky, burning apartment building, rescuing a child from a window with a fire hose, flames licking the walls, smoke alarm blaring, emergency lights flashing, rescue ladder extended through the broken window, bystanders screaming outside, fire department logo visible on his helmet
2a firefighter on duty, but the scene is a lush, tropical rainforest where he's fighting a raging wildfire, thick jungle canopy ablaze, smoke clouds rising over ancient trees, his gear splattered with mud and ash, indigenous villagers watching in awe from a safe distance, parrots flying overhead, flaming torches in the background
3a firefighter on duty, but it's a quiet, snowy winter night in a remote mountain cabin, he's standing on the porch holding a steaming cup of hot cocoa, snowflakes gently falling, deer silhouettes visible in the distance, his helmet reflects the soft glow from the fireplace inside, no fire trucks nearby, only the tranquil beauty of a snow-covered forest
4a firefighter on duty, but the scene is a busy, crowded city street during rush hour, he's directing traffic with a bright red light vest while fire trucks and ambulances race past, his helmet labeled "METROPOLITAN FIRE", civilians running toward him for help, a giant billboard in the background advertising a new movie, buzzing helicopters overhead
★★★★☆ “The background is now very diverse. But some of them don't make sense, or the quality is degraded.”
Participant 8 · Sep 16, 01:36
person reading a book in an open area, potentially water close by. summer vibes.
Left after 4 roundsRead the 4 prompts
1person reading a book in an open area, potentially water close by. summer vibes. but now: reading on a weathered wooden pier jutting into a calm lake, with gentle ripples and distant sailboats, surrounded by lilies and reeds, midday sun.
2person reading a book in an open area, potentially water close by. summer vibes. but now: reading while sitting cross-legged on a sun-warmed stone patio of a lakeside villa, with terracotta pots, a pergola overhead, and the water visible through arches, Mediterranean style.
3person reading a book in an open area, potentially water close by. summer vibes. but now: reading on a grassy knoll overlooking a vast, flat coastal marsh at sunset, with tall grasses swaying, distant herons, and the waterline stretching to the horizon under golden light.
4person reading a book in an open area, potentially water close by. summer vibes. but now: reading inside a rustic, thatched-roof boathouse, cross-legged on a woven rug, with wooden beams and windows offering views of a moored rowboat and shimmering water beyond, soft afternoon light filtering through.
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1person reading a book in an open area, potentially water close by. summer vibes. The person wears large, round, vintage-style sunglasses with dark frames and thick lenses, complementing their relaxed beachwear and adding a retro-cool aesthetic to the scene.
2person reading a book in an open area, potentially water close by. summer vibes. The person is completely sans eyewear, their eyes bare and expressive as they focus on the page, emphasizing natural summer sunlight and unfiltered connection to the environment.
3person reading a book in an open area, potentially water close by. summer vibes. The person wears minimalist, sleek, transparent-framed reading glasses, enhancing the intellectual yet effortless vibe while keeping the focus on the book and serene surroundings.
4person reading a book in an open area, potentially water close by. summer vibes. The person dons oversized, mirrored aviator sunglasses with a futuristic metallic finish, reflecting the water and sky, turning the tranquil scene into a stylish, bold statement.
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1person reading a book in an open area, potentially water close by. summer vibes. person seated directly on a plush, sun-warmed beach towel spread over sand, feet bare, towel textured and slightly crumpled from movement
2person reading a book in an open area, potentially water close by. summer vibes. person sitting cross-legged on a smooth, flat stone ledge jutting out from the lakeshore, water gently lapping nearby, stone cool and moss-speckled
3person reading a book in an open area, potentially water close by. summer vibes. person perched on a weathered, high-backed wrought-iron bench with curved armrests, positioned under a leafy tree, bench rusted slightly at the joints
4person reading a book in an open area, potentially water close by. summer vibes. person reclining on a thick, cushioned outdoor lounger with bamboo frame, fabric cool and perforated for ventilation, shaded by an umbrella
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1person reading a book in an open area, potentially water close by. summer vibes. western flora and fauna background with red-tailed hawks soaring over sagebrush plains, cactus blooms, and oak trees with Spanish moss, cowboy boots on the person's feet, gender: woman
2person reading a book in an open area, potentially water close by. summer vibes. western flora and fauna background featuring mesquite trees, prickly pear cacti, and desert wildflowers, with a wooden fence and corral in the distance, gender: man
3person reading a book in an open area, potentially water close by. summer vibes. western flora and fauna background with tall grass prairies, buffalo grazing, and a wooden gazebo near a creek, gender: woman
4person reading a book in an open area, potentially water close by. summer vibes. western flora and fauna background showcasing evergreen pines, mountain goats, and a log cabin nestled among rocky hills, gender: man
Participant 9 · Sep 16, 01:49
a teacher in a classroom
Left after 1 roundRead the 4 prompts
1a teacher in a classroom, but now set in a traditional Japanese schoolroom with tatami mats, sliding shoji doors, and kanji characters on the walls, teaching students in kimonos and uniforms, with calligraphy tools and Japanese textbooks on desks, the teacher smiling warmly while gesturing to a chalkboard displaying Japanese math problems and seasonal haiku poems
2a teacher in a classroom, but now in a bustling Lagos primary school, with vibrant murals of Nigerian proverbs and colors, children in bright patterned school uniforms, a whiteboard filled with Yoruba and English vocabulary, and the teacher, dressed in a colorful Ankara print blouse, enthusiastically leading a lesson on West African history and culture
3a teacher in a classroom, but now in a minimalist, high-tech Finnish school, all desks are digital tablets, the classroom has floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a snowy forest, students in sleek gray uniforms are silent and focused, the teacher, in a white lab coat, explains sustainable energy concepts using a holographic projector, with Swedish and Finnish flags visible on the wall
4a teacher in a classroom, but now in a colorful Syrian refugee camp school tent, with worn blue canvas walls, students huddle close to each other on thin mats, the teacher, wearing a headscarf and simple dress, writes on a chalkboard using Arabic script, teaching basic numeracy and survival skills, the scene filled with hope and resilience under a canvas roof
Participant 10 · Sep 16, 01:56
People running a marathon
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1People running a marathon, but now they’re all diverse — include runners of African, Asian, Indigenous, Middle Eastern, and European descent, each with distinct skin tones, facial features, and cultural attire, celebrating global unity through sport, while maintaining the same energetic, focused expressions and athletic gear as the base prompt.
2People running a marathon, but now make them diverse — feature participants from Brazil, Japan, Nigeria, Mexico, and Ukraine, showcasing vibrant cultural headwear, language-specific race bibs, and varied body types, all still wearing standard running shorts and tops, running with equal determination and spirit as the original group.
3People running a marathon, but now vary the race diversity — include a mix of Black, White, East Asian, South Asian, and Pacific Islander runners, with some wearing traditional patterns, others in modern athletic gear, yet all committing to the same competitive pace under identical sunny, tree-lined urban streets.
4People running a marathon, but now ensure they're diverse — show runners representing multiple continents and heritage groups, including Ethiopian, Korean, Cuban, Australian Aboriginal, and French Canadian participants, each with unique physical traits and personal running styles, all still competing fiercely as before.
★★★★★
Participant 11 · Sep 16, 08:55
a half-tabby, half-white with a baby bunny in its mouth. the cat looks very proud.
Not what they wantedRead the 4 prompts
1a half-tabby, half-white with a baby bunny in its mouth. the cat looks very proud. the rabbit's ears are fully upright and alert, pointing straight up like antennas
2a half-tabby, half-white with a baby bunny in its mouth. the cat looks very proud. the rabbit's ears are drooping down and folded over, touching its cheeks like a sleepy doll
3a half-tabby, half-white with a baby bunny in its mouth. the cat looks very proud. the rabbit's ears are angled backward, swept back over its head like a helmet
4a half-tabby, half-white with a baby bunny in its mouth. the cat looks very proud. the rabbit's ears are twisted and crossed, one pointing sideways while the other curls inward
Participant 11 · Sep 16, 09:00
a cat about to lunge at its prey
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1a cat about to lunge at its prey, but this time the cat is a vibrant, solid bright orange tabby with a glossy coat, eyes glowing amber, fur shimmering in dappled sunlight, paws mid-air, focused on a stunned grasshopper, outdoor garden scene, high detail, photorealistic
2a cat about to lunge at its prey, but this time the cat is a sleek, jet-black domestic shorthair with silver-tipped fur, eyes glowing electric blue, muscles coiled, stalking a tiny brown bird, urban alleyway background, sharp focus, cinematic lighting
3a cat about to lunge at its prey, but this time the cat is a fluffy, pastel lavender-and-pink calico with white starry markings, big curious eyes, playing with a firefly, twilight forest floor, soft magical glow, whimsical fantasy style
4a cat about to lunge at its prey, but this time the cat is a striking, metallic green-eyed chinchilla cat with iridescent silver fur that shifts from violet to emerald in the light, pouncing on a shiny beetle, desert canyon at golden hour, ultra-detailed fur texture, epic scale lighting
Participant 12 · Sep 16, 10:11
a kitten looking out of a window at golden hour
Left after 3 roundsRead the 4 prompts
1Change the kitten’s fur to solid cream with soft orange highlights, keeping its gaze and golden-hour lighting intact.
2Change the kitten’s fur to tortoiseshell patches of black, white, and ginger, preserving its window perch and warm sunset glow.
3Change the kitten’s fur to deep orange tabby stripes with a white underbelly, maintaining its side-profile view and golden-hour window setting.
4Change the kitten’s fur to silver-gray tabby with subtle warm highlights, keeping its position and the golden-hour light unchanged.
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1Change the kitten’s pose to sit upright with paws forward, facing the window.
2Change the viewpoint to a low-angle shot from the window sill looking up at the kitten.
3Change the window frame to be partially open, letting in wind-blown curtains.
4Change the background to a blurred cityscape visible through the window.
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1Change the kitten’s pose to sit upright, facing forward, paws tucked neatly beneath its body.
2Change the kitten’s pose to lean back with head tilted upward, gazing skyward through the window.
3Change the kitten’s pose to stretch out horizontally, front paws extended toward the glass.
4Change the kitten’s pose to crouch low with head turned sideways, sniffing near the window frame.



























































































































































