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Writer's picturePatrick Law

The Art of Prompting



As engineers increasingly integrate artificial intelligence into their workflows, one challenge stands out: effectively communicating with AI systems to achieve precise, actionable results. For many, this process—known as engineering prompting—can feel like navigating uncharted territory. However, with the right strategies, engineers can transform their collaboration with AI tools into a seamless, efficient process that drives tangible outcomes.

This is where pre-prompting comes into play, a method that aligns AI outputs with engineering goals by crafting structured, purposeful prompts. At Singularity, we’ve refined pre-prompting into an art form, enabling engineers to overcome their challenges and achieve unparalleled efficiency.


Challenges Engineers Face with AI Prompting

Despite the promise of AI, many engineers encounter common obstacles:

  1. Ambiguity in Outputs: Poorly structured prompts often result in vague, irrelevant, or incomplete responses, requiring additional time to refine and correct.

  2. Time-Consuming Iterations: Engineers frequently face trial-and-error processes when AI tools fail to grasp the complexities of engineering tasks.

  3. Lack of Context Awareness: AI systems struggle without sufficient details, leading to results that don’t align with project requirements.

  4. Underutilization of AI Capabilities: Without clear instructions, engineers miss out on the full potential of AI tools, limiting their impact on workflows.

These challenges not only drain resources but also impede the adoption of AI across engineering teams.


Our Approach to Pre-Prompting

At Singularity, we’ve developed a results-driven approach to pre-prompting that ensures engineers get the most out of their AI tools. Our process focuses on three key elements:

  1. Clarity and Precision: Every prompt is designed with clear objectives, eliminating ambiguity and aligning AI outputs with specific engineering needs.

  2. Contextual Detail: By providing all necessary inputs, assumptions, and constraints, we ensure the AI system understands the full scope of the task.

  3. Actionable Outputs: We tailor prompts to produce results in engineer-friendly formats, such as step-by-step calculations, tables, or detailed reports.



By adopting pre-prompting, engineers can expect transformative results:

  • Time Savings: Structured prompts reduce iterations, enabling faster project completion.

  • Improved Accuracy: Detailed instructions minimize errors and align outputs with engineering standards.

  • Enhanced Workflow Efficiency: Engineers can focus on high-value tasks, relying on AI for repetitive or complex calculations.

  • Scalable AI Utilization: Pre-prompting unlocks the full potential of AI, making it an integral part of engineering workflows.

Singularity’s expertise in engineering prompting empowers clients to overcome their AI challenges and achieve these outcomes consistently.


Pre-prompting isn’t just a technique—it’s a critical skill that transforms how engineers interact with AI. At Singularity, we specialize in helping clients master this process, ensuring their AI tools deliver precise, actionable insights tailored to their needs.


Ready to take your engineering workflows to the next level? Access our step-by-step guide on pre-prompting here and see how we structured pre-prompting.


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