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Style Reference Catalogue Template
A systematic framework for managing Midjourney --sref codes, visual examples, and brand-approved styles
The Problem
Teams accumulate dozens of --sref codes with no systematic way to find them later. Screenshots in Slack threads, bookmarks that expire, Notion pages that become stale.
Lost in chat
Style codes shared in Slack or Discord vanish under message history
No visual preview
A code like --sref abc123 tells you nothing about the output style
No approval trail
No record of which styles are brand-approved vs experimental
The Solution
A structured catalogue with consistent fields, visual references, and searchable tags. Each entry captures the --sref code, sample outputs, mood tags, and brand approval status in one place.
Visual Samples
3 test images per style for instant recognition
Searchable Tags
Mood, medium, era, and use case taxonomy
Brand Approval
Track which styles are approved for production
Version Tracking
Note which MJ version each style was tested with
What's Inside This Template
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Catalogue Entry Template
Fillable card for each --sref with all metadata fields
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Management Best Practices
Naming, tagging, review workflows, and version tracking
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CSV Schema + Quick Reference
Export format, example data, and --sref syntax reference
Why a separate catalogue?
Midjourney embeds metadata (Description, GUID, Author, Creation Time, IPTC Digital Source Type) into downloaded images, but the --sref code is packed into the Description text string—not a separate, searchable field. This template gives you the structured, queryable index that the embedded metadata lacks.
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Catalogue Entry Template
Print multiple copies and fill one card per style reference. Attach sample printouts or paste screenshots in the Visual Examples boxes.
Style Reference Entry
#1Name
e.g. Watercolor Editorial
--sref Code
e.g. --sref abc123
Source
Date Added
____/____/________
Visual Examples
Sample 1
Sample 2
Sample 3
Tags
e.g. illustration, watercolor, soft
Mood
e.g. serene, professional
Best For
e.g. blog headers, social posts
Avoid With
e.g. dark themes, tech content
Brand Approved
Approved By
Date
___/___/____
Notes
Additional observations, prompt pairings, version notes...
Style Reference Entry
#2Name
e.g. Watercolor Editorial
--sref Code
e.g. --sref abc123
Source
Date Added
____/____/________
Visual Examples
Sample 1
Sample 2
Sample 3
Tags
e.g. illustration, watercolor, soft
Mood
e.g. serene, professional
Best For
e.g. blog headers, social posts
Avoid With
e.g. dark themes, tech content
Brand Approved
Approved By
Date
___/___/____
Notes
Additional observations, prompt pairings, version notes...
Tip: Print this page multiple times to build your physical catalogue. For digital use, export the CSV schema on page 4 and maintain your catalogue in a spreadsheet.
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Catalogue Management Best Practices
A catalogue is only useful if it stays current. Follow these practices to keep your style reference library organized and trustworthy.
Naming Convention
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Use descriptive names, not codes: "Watercolor Editorial" not "sref_47"
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Include the visual style in the name so anyone can understand it without seeing samples
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Keep names short enough to scan quickly in a list (2–4 words ideal)
Tag Taxonomy
Mood
dramatic, playful, serene, moody, warm, clinical
Medium
photo, illustration, 3D, watercolor, oil paint, vector
Era
vintage, retro, modern, futuristic, timeless
Use case
hero image, thumbnail, social post, product shot, editorial
Review Workflow
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New --sref discovered or created in Style Creator
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Run 3 test prompts with diverse subjects (person, landscape, object)
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Review samples for consistency, quality, and brand fit
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Approve, reject, or flag for further testing
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Add approved styles to the catalogue with all fields completed
Version Tracking
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Note which MJ version (v6, v6.1, v7) each --sref was tested with
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Styles may render differently across versions — re-test after major updates
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Keep a "last verified" date so you know when to re-check
Retirement Policy
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Mark styles as "deprecated" rather than deleting — future projects may need them
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Add a retirement reason: "superseded by X", "inconsistent in v7", "off-brand"
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Archive deprecated entries at the end of your spreadsheet, not removed entirely
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CSV Export Schema + Quick Reference
Use this schema to maintain your catalogue digitally. Import into Google Sheets, Excel, Notion, or any database that accepts CSV.
CSV Column Headers
name,sref_code,source,date_added,tags,mood,best_for,avoid_with,brand_approved,approved_by,mj_version,notes
name
Descriptive style name
sref_code
Full --sref parameter
source
Style Creator / Community / Found
date_added
YYYY-MM-DD format
tags
Comma-separated keywords
mood
Emotional tone descriptors
best_for
Recommended use cases
avoid_with
Known poor pairings
brand_approved
Yes / No / Pending
approved_by
Approver name or role
mj_version
MJ version tested (v6, v7)
notes
Free-text observations
Example Rows
name,sref_code,source,date_added,tags,mood,best_for,avoid_with,brand_approved,approved_by,mj_version,notes "Watercolor Editorial","--sref abc123","Style Creator","2026-01-15","illustration,watercolor,soft","serene,professional","blog headers,social","dark themes,tech content","Yes","Creative Director","v7","Great for lifestyle content" "Neon Cyberpunk","--sref def456","Community","2026-02-20","neon,cyberpunk,futuristic","dramatic,energetic","gaming,tech","corporate,healthcare","Pending","","v7","Found on X, needs brand review"
--sref Quick Reference
Basic
prompt text --sref [code]
Apply a single style reference
Multiple
prompt text --sref [code1] --sref [code2]
Blend two style references
With weight
prompt text --sref [code] --sw [0-1000]
Control style influence strength
Style Creator
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