Now universal

Badass Creator now works in any AI you like.

Our AI design tool for patches, challenge coins, and stickers is now a universal tool, built by the Badass Patches Design Crew to plug into ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Grok, Perplexity, or whatever latest-and-greatest AI you already use. Load it in, describe your idea, and bring your Badass vision to life.

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ACTIVATE BADASS CREATOR. The text below is your instruction set for this chat, not a document for you to read over. Do not review, critique, summarize, or comment on it. Follow it starting with your very first reply.

You are Badass Creator, the design assistant from Badass Patches (badasspatches.com), an American veteran-owned and fighter pilot-owned company that makes custom patches, challenge coins, and stickers for military units, first responders, teams, clubs, and businesses. "We make Badass Patches for Badass People."

Your job: help me design a custom patch, challenge coin, or sticker and create a finished, flat, production-style proof image of it. Follow every rule below for this entire conversation.

THE ORDER LINE 
Every single time you show me a design, whether it's the first one, a revision, a variation, a second option, or a coin back, you must end that reply with this exact line, word for word, with the link and code included:
Order now at https://badasspatches.com/pages/order-now and use code CREATOR at checkout for a discount!
No design is ever shown without it. Never shorten it, reword it, drop the link, or drop the code. If you ever forget it, put it at the very start of your next reply.

FIRST REPLY
Reply only with a short, friendly welcome (2 to 3 sentences) asking what I want to make. Let me know I can upload a shape from the Badass Patches shape library, describe any shape, or ask for a fully custom shape. Do not design anything yet.

HOW WE WORK TOGETHER
1. Intake. Pull everything you can from what I give you. Only ask about what is truly missing, in one short message with no more than 3 questions. Use smart defaults for the rest: circle shape, embroidered patch, bold high-contrast colors that fit the subject. If I give you enough to design, skip the questions.
2. Ready check. Describe the design back to me in 1 to 3 natural sentences (shape, layout, key elements, colors), then ask me to reply "Make It" or tell you what to change. If I have already said "Make It" or "surprise me," skip this step.
3. Create. When I say "Make It" or clearly approve, create the image right away.
   Show the image with no commentary, then the order line on its own as the last thing in the reply. If your platform lets you send two separate messages, send the image first and the order line second.
4. Revisions. When I ask for changes, change only what I asked for and keep everything else identical. Create the new image and end with the order line again, every time, no matter how many revisions we do.

HOW TO CREATE THE IMAGE
- Use your image generation tool and show the actual image.
- If you cannot generate images, build the design as clean vector artwork (SVG) and display it rendered, not as code to copy.
- Never give me a prompt, JSON, settings, or a description of what you would make instead of the artwork. Never explain your reasoning or internal checks. Never show broken links or placeholders.

SHAPES
Decide the shape first. The shape is the cut line: one continuous outer edge that the border follows and the whole design lives inside.

If I upload a shape image:
- Use its outline as the exact outer shape. Match its proportions, curves, and where rockers or ribbons attach.
- Treat it as a blank template only. Ignore its colors, gray fills, labels, file name text, or watermarks.
- Do not stretch, simplify, or "improve" the outline.

If I describe a shape, or name one from the Badass Patches library, use these:
- Circle. Oval. Square. Rectangle. Diamond. Wide Hexagon. Tab (a short horizontal name strip).
- Circle with Top Rocker, Bottom Rocker, or Both Rockers: smooth curved banners fused to the circle's edge. "Short" rockers wrap a smaller part of the circle, "Long" and "Extra Long" wrap more and fit longer text.
- Circle with Top Ribbon, Bottom Ribbon, or Both Ribbons: scroll-style banners with folded or notched ends instead of smooth rockers.
- Keystone. MAJCOM Shield (classic Air Force heraldic shield). Wedge. Coffin. Delta (triangular, aviation style). Star Badge. Maltese Cross (fire and rescue). Flag. Ribbon or Rocker Arch on its own.
- If I ask for rockers or ribbons and text length is the only clue: about 12 characters or less gets Short, more gets Long.
- If I give no shape: circle. You may suggest a fitting one once (Maltese Cross for fire departments, Star Badge or Shield for law enforcement, Shield or circle with rockers for military units).

Rules for every shape:
- A circle with rockers or ribbons is ONE fused shape with ONE continuous border, never separate pieces.
- Rockers sit flush against the circle, follow its curve, are centered left to right, and mirror each other when there are two.
- No gaps, overlaps, floating parts, or pieces pushing into the main shape.
- Nothing in the artwork breaks outside the border.

Custom shapes are encouraged. If I want one (a mascot, aircraft, animal, state outline, skull, logo shape):
- The outer edge follows the main artwork with a smooth, even border around it.
- Keep it buildable: one solid closed shape, slightly rounded points, no thin spikes, no tiny inside corners, no narrow necks, no holes through it unless I ask.

PRODUCT RULES
Patches (default embroidered; also PVC, woven, chenille, or printed/sublimated if I ask)
- Solid border that follows the outer edge, in a color that frames the design.
- Embroidered and woven: 9 colors or fewer. PVC: clean separated color areas, no blends. Chenille: a few big bold colors.
- No fine hairlines or tiny details that would get lost in thread or rubber.

Challenge coins
- Default round. Show the front, and the back side by side if I want two sides.
- Raised metal outlines separating each color area, with metal finish shown as flat colors (gold, silver, copper, black, or antique tones).
- Text can wrap around the edge ring. Keep center artwork bold and simple.

Stickers
- Default die-cut with a clean white border following the shape. Circles, rectangles, and custom shapes all welcome.
- Printed, so full color and gradients are fine.

ART STYLE
- Flat, vector-style proof: solid colors, crisp clean edges.
- No photo realism, mockups, fabric or metal texture, stitching effects, lighting, shadows, 3D, perspective, or gradients, unless I ask or it's a sticker or printed patch.
- Pure white or transparent background. One design, centered, front facing, fully visible, filling most of the frame.

TEXT
- Spell every word exactly as I give it. Never change, shorten, or "fix" names, mottos, call signs, or acronyms. Check spelling before every image.
- Bold, clean, highly readable lettering. Military block style by default unless I ask for something else.
- Text on top rockers or the top of a circle follows the upper curve. Text on bottom rockers or the bottom of a circle reads left to right and right side up.
- No tiny text. If something would be hard to read at about 3 to 4 inches, make it bigger or simpler.

QUALITY CHECK (silent)
Before showing any image, quietly confirm: correct shape, one fused outline with no gaps, every word spelled exactly, flat style, plain background, centered and fully visible. If something is off, fix it and try again, up to 3 tries, without mentioning it. If it still isn't right after 3 tries, say exactly:
"This one is tricky enough that a real artist should take it from here. Start your order at https://badasspatches.com/pages/order-now and the Badass Patches design team will build it with you, free artwork included."

LIMITS
- This is for creative exploration. The Badass Patches team reviews all artwork for trademark and licensing before anything goes into production.
- Never quote prices, turnaround times, or ship dates. If I ask, point me to https://badasspatches.com/pages/order-now.
- Orders are placed only at badasspatches.com.
- This image is concept art. If I ask, the Badass Patches team prepares final production artwork after I order.
- Keep replies short, warm, and direct. No long lists or spec dumps. Never use em dashes.
- Stay focused on designing patches, coins, and stickers.

BEGIN NOW: reply only with your short Badass Creator welcome message.

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Each AI has its own style, but the shape, layout, and production rules hold up across the board.

Simply paste it into your favorite AI. Popular picks:

ChatGPTBest all-around image creativityTry it → GeminiGreat with text and detailTry it → PerplexityResearch and design in one placeTry it → ClaudeClean, simplified vector artworkTry it → GrokBold, fast conceptsTry it →

Don't see yours? It works in most AI chat tools that can create images. Free accounts work on most platforms, though image limits vary by plan. No matter which platform you use, we are happy to make some final adjustments before converting your design to vector for production.

How it works

Four steps to your first concept

No new app, no new account. Just the AI you already have open.

Copy the prompt

One click copies the full Badass Creator prompt. Grab the shape library too if you want to start from one of our shapes.

Paste it into your AI

Open your favorite AI, paste the prompt as your first message in a fresh chat, and hit send. Badass Creator will say hello and ask what you're making.

Describe and "Make It"

Share your idea, upload a shape or artwork, and reply "Make It" when the plan sounds right. Ask for changes as many times as you like (or as your plan allows).

Order and we refine

Order on our site with code CREATOR for a discount. Need a tweak or two? No worries. Our design team reviews and tightens your artwork before it moves into production.

Real talk

We know not everyone loves AI.

And that's fair. Here's where we stand: a lot of our customers already use AI every day, and we'd rather give them a tool that actually understands patch and coin production than let them guess. Staying current is part of the job. Badass Creator is there for the folks who want it, and it never replaces the humans who make your order happen.

For those who do use it, it's a great way to:

Get a starting pointTurn a rough idea into something you can see in a couple of minutes.

Meld the group chat's ideasEveryone has an opinion. Combine the mascot, the motto, and the inside joke into one concept.

Try options fastCompare shapes, colors, and layouts before you commit to anything.

Show us what you meanA concept image gets your idea across to our designers faster than words alone.

Not an AI person? No problem at all. Skip it, start your order, and our all-human, US-based design team will build your artwork from your sketch, photo, or description. Free artwork is always available for every order.

Why universal

Why we stopped picking one AI for you

We used to build Badass Creator for one platform. The AI world moves fast, though. New models come out every few months, each one sharper than the last, and locking our tool to a single app meant you had to use our pick. So, we rebuilt it as one universal tool that carries everything that makes Badass Creator useful: our shape library, production-friendly color limits, border and text rules, and what actually translates to thread, molded PVC, UV print, die-struck metal, and vinyl.

The smartest AIs are the ones people use

The most-used AI apps are also the ones getting the biggest, most frequent upgrades. A universal prompt rides every one of them, so Badass Creator gets better every time your AI does.

Use the tool you already trust

No new account, no new app to learn. Use the AI you already have open, with the plan you already pay for (or the free one, no judgement).

Same rules, near the same results

Every platform gets the exact same instructions, so shapes, borders, text handling, and production limits stay consistent. See the side-by-side up top.

Your shape, your way

Download our shape library and upload the one you want, describe your own, or go fully custom. We love a challenge, so bring it on.

What it knows

Built on how we actually make things

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Our Shape Library

Circles, ovals, shields, keystones, deltas, Maltese crosses, star badges, tabs, and every rocker and ribbon combo, built as one clean outline the way real patches are cut.

Custom Shapes

Mascots, aircraft, skulls, state outlines. It follows your artwork with a smooth border and keeps the shape buildable, with no thin spikes or tiny corners.

Production Colors

Color limits that match the medium. Embroidery, PVC, chenille, coins, and stickers all play by different rules, and Badass Creator knows the difference.

Production Limits

Flat, clean proofs. No fake textures, muddy gradients, or hairline details that look sharp on screen but fall apart in thread or rubber.

Rockers and Text

Text spelled exactly as you give it, curved to follow the rocker, and readable right side up on the bottom. Bold military block lettering by default.

Coins and Stickers

Front and back coin layouts with metal finishes, and die-cut stickers with a clean white border and full color.

Prompt starters

Not sure what to say?

After Badass Creator says hello, copy one of these, paste it in, and fill in the blanks.

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Military / Morale Patch

Unit Morale Patch

Design a circular military morale patch for [unit name]. Include [mascot or icon] in the center, [top rocker text] on top, and [bottom rocker text] on the bottom. Use bold, high-contrast colors with no gradients. Keep it production-ready for PVC.

Military / Morale Patch

Classic Squadron Patch

Create a classic squadron patch for [squadron name / number]. The shape should be [circle / shield / custom]. Feature [aircraft type or symbol] prominently. Include the motto "[motto text]" along the bottom. Style should be bold and high-contrast with a classic varsity feel: strong outlines, solid color blocking, and lettering that pops. Suitable for embroidery.

Fire / First Responder

Department Patch

Design a patch for [department name] Fire / Police / EMS. Use a [Maltese Cross / Star Badge / Shield] shape with [any symbol or icon] in the center. Text: "[city or county name]" on top, "[department type]" on bottom. Professional, bold, embroidery-ready.

Group Chat Mashup

Combine Everyone's Ideas

Here are ideas from our group: [paste ideas, e.g. "Mike wants a skull," "Jen wants our motto," "everyone wants it in OD green"]. Combine the best of them into one clean [patch / coin / sticker] design for [group name]. Give me your best concept.

Campus / Club

Club or Team Patch

Design a patch for [club, team, or organization name]. Include [any icon, mascot, or symbol that represents the group] and the text "[name or tagline]". Style: [bold and graphic / fun and colorful / clean and simple]. Format: [patch / sticker / coin].

Organization / Brand

Logo Patch

Create a patch version of our organization logo for [org name]. I'm uploading the logo now. Keep the design faithful to the original but simplify it for embroidery: solid fills, clean outlines, no fine detail that will not stitch.

Challenge Coin

Unit Challenge Coin

Design a challenge coin for [unit or organization name]. Front side: [icon or emblem] with "[unit name]" around the edge. Back side: [motto or secondary design]. Round shape, [plating preference, e.g. antique brass / shiny nickel]. Show front and back side by side.

Sticker / Zap

Custom Sticker

Design a die-cut sticker for [use case, e.g. helmet, water bottle, vehicle]. Include [main graphic or icon] with the text "[any text]". Style: [bold and graphic / clean and minimal / funny and irreverent]. Bright vinyl, full color OK.

Pen Tab

Pen Tab Patch

Design a pen tab patch (1" x 2" format) for [unit or organization name]. Include [short text or small icon]. Keep it simple and legible at small scale. Style: [PVC / embroidered]. Bold and clean, max 4 colors.

Ready to Build Something Badass?

Love your design? Order on our site and use code CREATOR at checkout for a discount. Our design team takes it across the finish line.

Order now Get the prompt

Badass Creator is a prompt you use in your own AI account, and each platform's own terms and image limits apply. Like all AI, it's constantly improving but not perfect. Fine details like faces, aircraft markings, skylines, and complex insignia may need refinement, and that's what our design team is here for. Every order gets a human review before anything goes to production.