If you’ve been online all weekend, you’ve probably seen even more new Nano Banana memes making their way around the internet. They’ve been everywhere—flying in space, dressed in tiny cowboy hats, and even posing for a dramatic black and white portrait, and the newest thing is the instant film picture trend with your favorite celebrity or, in a heartstring-tugging new trend, a long-passed loved one.
For those who haven’t heard yet, it’s all thanks to the new Nano Banana image generation feature on Google Gemini, but it’s not just for making memes; it’s really also for making your creative ideas a reality.
Whether you’re looking for inspiration for a project, a custom wallpaper for your phone, or just want to have some fun, you can use the power of Nano Banana prompts on Gemini to turn your imagination into images.
One of the most popular trends right now is the “Polaroid picture” look. The vintage aesthetic of instant photos, complete with the iconic white border and a slightly grainy, nostalgic feel, is taking over social media. And with Gemini, you can join the fun.
So, what are some of the creative possibilities? Here are five prompts to help you get started:
1. Bring Your Loved Ones to Life
This heartwarming trend is straight from Thailand, which recently celebrated its graduation season. Thais have been using Gemini and Nano Banana to create their own spin on the Polaroid meme: instead of their favorite celebrities, they use the image generator to create memorable graduation photos with family members and relatives who are no longer with us.
For those who want to give it a try, upload photos of yourself and the specific loved one, and put in this prompt: “A Polaroid-style photo with a slight blur effect and consistent flash lighting, as if taken in a dark room. Replace the background behind both people with a plain white curtain. Do not alter their faces.”
2. Modernize and Colorize Old Photos
Another image generation trend that can get you in your feels is Nano Banana’s ability to color in and sharpen old and faded photos.
Found a few old pictures of your parents and grandparents lying around the house? Scan and upload them to Gemini, then use this prompt: “Colorize and sharpen this old, blurry photo. Make the colors look realistic and natural. Do not alter their faces.” You can even upload two separate photos and ask Gemini to merge two people into one new picture!
3. Bring Your Fantasy Characters to Life
Tired of just describing your fantasy character, whether you’re playing a tabletop game or writing a story? See them in all their glory! Try a prompt like “a female elven druid with a braided hairstyle and a cloak made of leaves, realistic, cinematic lighting, fantasy art” and watch your character appear before your eyes.
4. Plan Your Garden
Whether you have a green thumb or not, you can get a glimpse of your future garden. Use a prompt such as “a lush and vibrant vegetable garden with rows of tomatoes and herbs, taken from a high angle, vibrant colors” to generate an image that can help you with your garden layout.
5. Design a Custom T-Shirt
Want a unique shirt for your next event? Use a prompt like “an abstract geometric pattern in bright primary colors, minimalist, bold lines, vector graphic” to help you create a custom design you can print on a T-shirt.
These prompts are just a few examples of the endless possibilities with Nano Banana on Gemini. The more specific and descriptive you are, the better the results will be. Ready to get started? Just open Gemini and give it a try!
What will you create first? Head over to Gemini now and start prompting!
