Design View

Edit images with precision, not guesswork

Design View is a deep AI-powered visual flow that lets you generate a strong base image, then make incremental edits through targeted selections, text updates, and reference-driven swaps.

What is Design View?

Design View is a workflow extension of the Manus agent that turns image generation into iterative design work. It gives you granular control over each edit so your outputs can evolve without losing the composition, style, or quality you already have.

Core capability

Powered by Google's Nano Banana Pro image stack for high fidelity visuals and realistic detail retention during multi-step edits.

How to use it

Step 1: Generate your base concept

Start with a focused initial prompt for a strong first draft. Keep the style, lighting, and composition clear so edits stay consistent.

A photorealistic interior shot of a bright, airy living room in a Japandi style. The room has light oak wood floors, a large window with soft natural light, and a low-profile beige sofa.

Step 2: Refine with the Mark Tool

Select the exact element you want to change and give a direct instruction. You can edit materials, colors, objects, or atmosphere without re-generating the whole image.

Select the sofa: Change this to a muted sage green.
Select the plant: Change this to a wildflower arrangement.
Select the window: Change the leaves to autumn foliage.

Step 3: Edit text precisely

When text is present, switch to text editing mode so your typography updates without disturbing the surrounding image or layout.

Update the headline copy, adjust hierarchy, and change the call-to-action wording while preserving alignment and spacing.

Reference images for precise object swaps

When replacing an element, upload a clean reference image of the object you want to add. This helps preserve shape, style, and realistic material behavior while keeping the rest of the composition untouched.

Best practice

Use close crops with minimal clutter so the model can isolate the object cleanly.

Where it helps most

Product launches, room styling, posters, campaign thumbnails, and concept art pass updates.

Mobile-first editing

Continue editing from your phone

Keep editing while moving. The same Mark Tool logic works on mobile, with batch editing to queue up all requested changes before sending one final render.

Press and hold to mark

Long-press any area to create a precise selection directly on mobile.

Type or speak changes

Use text input or voice for fast editing while on the move.

Batch edits

Mark multiple regions and send all instructions at once for a single multi-edit pass.

Tips for better results

  • Be specific with instructions. Use exact targets and clear outcomes (for example, “change this section to deep blue” instead of “make it better”).
  • Use sharp, high-quality reference images for object swaps so Design View can preserve details cleanly.
  • Start with a strong base prompt and iterate; incremental edits usually produce more stable results than single broad requests.
  • Use small, intentional changes between steps to preserve composition, light direction, and style.