Seeking the return of the original AI image style
Forrest Lin
Dear Gamma Team,
I am writing to you as a dedicated user and a professor of political philosophy. First, I would like to express my sincere appreciation for Gamma; it has become an indispensable tool in my academic life.
However, I am reaching out to share a specific concern regarding the recent evolution of your AI image generation system. In earlier versions, the "Abstract" (摘要) style possessed a remarkably unique and "heavy" artistic quality. It didn't just generate images; it produced visuals with a sense of gravitas and metaphorical depth—qualities that are essential for illustrating complex philosophical concepts and historical narratives.
Unfortunately, the latest iteration of the AI seems to have lost this specific aesthetic. While the new system might be more "accurate" in a literal sense, it lacks the visceral texture and distinctive soul of the previous version. For a teacher of political philosophy, that loss of "weight" in visual storytelling is quite disappointing.
I have attached an image generated with the old "Abstract" style for your reference. You can see how its unique composition and texture perfectly complement the academic tone of my lectures.
I earnestly request that your team consider bringing back this legacy style or providing it as an advanced option. It was a rare feature that truly set Gamma apart from other AI tools.
Thank you for your time and for the wonderful platform you’ve built.
Best regards,
Your Forrest
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Nik Payne (Gamma design)
Also—I passed your feedback along to the team!
Nik Payne (Gamma design)
Forrest Lin really appreciate the thoughtful note (and the screenshot). Totally hear you on the older “Abstract” style having more weight and texture, and I’ll pass this request for a legacy/advanced option back to the team.
Quick q so we can make it actionable: is there a specific prompt or a couple examples where the new “Abstract” consistently feels too literal, and roughly when you last saw the old look working (month/version if you remember)?
Forrest Lin
Hi Nik,
Thanks for getting back to me so quickly! I really appreciate the team looking into this.
To make this fully actionable, I've attached three new screenshots that illustrate the current issue. It’s actually a two-part problem regarding how the new UI handles prompts and styles:
- The "Abstract" style now ignores and locks user prompts (Screenshot 1)
As you can see in the first image, when I select the "Abstract" (摘要) style now, the prompt box becomes uneditable. A blue banner appears saying (translated from Chinese): "Abstract style can generate patterns without prompts."
In the older version, I could use the Abstract style on my specific prompts to give my historical and philosophical subjects that heavy, conceptual look. Now, it just generates generic abstract patterns and refuses to apply the style to my actual course topics.
- Workarounds using "Custom" are too literal (Screenshots 2 & 3)
Since the Abstract style is now locked out of custom prompts, I tried using the "Custom" (自定义) style with my original prompt: "ancient Roman ruins at golden hour, crumbling columns and arches, dramatic sky, cinematic atmosphere" (Screenshot 2).
The result is in Screenshot 3. While it is a high-quality image, it is extremely literal, looking like a highly detailed 3D render or a photorealistic game asset. It completely lacks the conceptual, collage-like, architectural aesthetic of the original Abstract style (which I shared in my first message). It loses the "metaphorical weight" I need for my political philosophy lectures.
I last saw the old look working perfectly around late March to early April 2026.
Could the team consider either:
Unlocking the prompt box for the "Abstract" style so it functions like it used to (applying the aesthetic to specific text prompts)?
Or, adding a "Legacy Abstract" or similar option that brings back that specific textured, conceptual, collage-like aesthetic?
Thanks again for listening to user feedback. Gamma is an incredible tool, and I'd love to see this artistic depth return!
Best regards,
Forrest Lin
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