Creating Your First Project

Setting up a workspace for spatial exploration

Creating Your First Project

Projects are the foundation of how work is organized in Scenographist.
Each project acts as a dedicated workspace where conversations, references, and generated scenes stay connected.

Creating a project before you start prompting helps maintain clarity and continuity as ideas evolve.


What a Project Is

A project groups everything related to a single idea, client, or exploration.

A project contains:

  • A persistent chat history
  • Uploaded references and assets
  • Generated scenes and variations
  • Iterations over time

This allows you to experiment freely without losing earlier directions.


Creating a New Project

To create your first project:

  • Open the dashboard
  • Go to the Projects sidebar on the left
  • Select “New Project”
  • Give your project a clear, descriptive name

Good project names reflect intent, not just form.

Examples:

  • Immersive Forest Performance
  • Contemporary Opera – Act I
  • Biophilic Pavilion Concept
  • Wedding Ceremony – Night Garden

Starting a Conversation

Once a project is created, the chat is empty and ready.

Begin by describing:

  • The context or goal
  • The type of space
  • The desired emotion

You do not need a perfect prompt — iteration is expected.

Example: Immersive performance space for a contemporary dance piece, focused on ritual and transformation.

From there, refine through follow-up messages.


Adding References Early

Drag and drop references at any time:

  • Moodboards
  • Sketches
  • Textures
  • Plans or diagrams

Early references help anchor the project and reduce ambiguity.

You can refer to them directly in chat:

  • “Use the uploaded image for lighting mood”
  • “Base proportions on the dragged sketch”

Iterating Within a Project

Projects are designed for evolution.

Within a single project, you can:

  • Generate multiple scene variations
  • Explore different moods or styles
  • Refine scale, materials, or light
  • Move from conceptual to technical outputs

All iterations remain accessible in the project timeline.


When to Create a New Project

Create a new project when:

  • The narrative intent changes significantly
  • You want to explore a radically different direction
  • You are starting work for a new client or production

For small variations, stay within the same project.


Best Practices

  • One project per core idea
  • Name projects clearly
  • Add references early
  • Iterate in small steps
  • Let the project evolve organically

Dashboard Overview
Understanding Projects