Visual Search
Visual Search Guide
Overview
Visual Search in Sila TrueTrends allows you to find trends using visual attributes like colors, styles, and compositions rather than keywords. This powerful feature helps discover trends that might be difficult to describe in words.
Accessing Visual Search
Entry Points
- Visual Section: Main visual search interface
- Search Bar: Visual search option
- Trend Details: "Find similar" on images
- Upload Button: Add your own image
Search Interface
- Search Input Area: Visual criteria selection
- Filter Panel: Refine visual parameters
- Results Grid: Matching visual trends
- Similarity Score: Match percentage
- Quick Actions: Save, analyze, compare
Types of Visual Search
Attribute-Based Search
Color Search
Search by color parameters:
- Primary Color: Dominant hue
- Color Palette: Multiple colors
- Color Mood: Warm/cool/neutral
- Saturation: Vibrant/muted
- Brightness: Light/dark
How to Use:
- Click color picker
- Select target colors
- Set tolerance level
- Apply search
- View results
Style Search
Find specific aesthetics:
- Minimalist: Clean, simple
- Maximalist: Rich, detailed
- Vintage: Retro styling
- Modern: Contemporary look
- Natural: Organic appearance
Selection Process:
- Choose style category
- Set style intensity
- Combine multiple styles
- Apply filters
- Refine results
Composition Search
Search by layout:
- Centered: Central focus
- Rule of thirds: Classic composition
- Flat lay: Top-down view
- Lifestyle: In-context shots
- Close-up: Detailed view
Image Upload Search
How to Upload
- Click "Upload Image" button
- Select file from device
- Or drag and drop image
- Wait for processing
- View similar trends
Supported Formats
- Images: JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP
- Size: Up to 10MB
- Resolution: 500px minimum
- Quality: Clear, focused
What Gets Analyzed
- Overall composition
- Color distribution
- Style elements
- Objects detected
- Text/typography
- Brand elements
Similarity Search
From Existing Trends
- View any trend image
- Click "Find Similar"
- System analyzes attributes
- Shows related visuals
- Ranks by similarity
Similarity Factors
- Visual: Color, style, composition
- Content: Objects, elements
- Context: Usage, setting
- Mood: Emotion conveyed
- Quality: Production value
Search Refinement
Visual Filters
Primary Filters
- Time Range: When posted
- Platform: Source network
- Engagement: Popularity level
- Growth: Trending rate
- Category: Content type
Advanced Filters
- Aspect Ratio: Image dimensions
- Orientation: Portrait/landscape
- Text Presence: With/without text
- People: Contains people or not
- Brand Visibility: Logo presence
Combining Search Methods
Multi-Attribute Search
Combine multiple criteria:
- Start with color
- Add style preference
- Include composition
- Set time range
- Apply all filters
Text + Visual Search
- Use keywords for context
- Add visual attributes
- Refine with both
- Better accuracy
- Comprehensive results
Understanding Results
Results Display
Grid View
Each result shows:
- Thumbnail preview
- Similarity percentage
- Trend name
- Engagement metrics
- Growth indicator
- Quick actions
List View
Detailed display with:
- Larger previews
- Extended metrics
- Description text
- Multiple images
- Related trends
Similarity Scores
Score Ranges
- 90-100%: Near identical
- 70-89%: Very similar
- 50-69%: Related style
- 30-49%: Loose connection
- Below 30%: Minimal similarity
What Affects Scores
- Color matching
- Composition similarity
- Style consistency
- Object presence
- Overall aesthetic
Advanced Search Techniques
Reverse Image Search
Use Cases
- Find trend origins
- Track visual evolution
- Identify copycats
- Discover variations
- Monitor usage
Process
- Upload reference image
- System finds matches
- Shows chronology
- Tracks spread
- Identifies source
Mood Board Search
Creating Visual Queries
- Select multiple images
- System extracts patterns
- Finds matching trends
- Combines attributes
- Delivers curated results
Trend Prediction
Visual Forecasting
Based on visual search:
- Emerging patterns
- Style evolution
- Color shifts
- Composition trends
- Next directions
Practical Applications
Product Development
Design Validation
- Upload concept designs
- Find market examples
- Compare aesthetics
- Identify gaps
- Validate choices
Inspiration Discovery
- Search by mood
- Find style references
- Explore variations
- Build collections
- Create boards
Marketing Research
Competitor Analysis
- Upload competitor visuals
- Find similar trends
- Analyze positioning
- Identify patterns
- Spot opportunities
Content Planning
- Match trending styles
- Find visual templates
- Plan aesthetics
- Align with trends
- Optimize engagement
Trend Monitoring
Visual Tracking
- Save search criteria
- Set up alerts
- Monitor changes
- Track evolution
- Document shifts
Best Practices
Do's
Use high-quality images for upload Combine multiple search methods Refine searches iteratively Save successful searches Compare across time periods
Don'ts
Use blurry or cropped images Ignore context and platform Rely on single search method Overlook similarity scores Forget to filter results
Search Tips
- Start simple with one attribute
- Layer criteria gradually
- Use examples when possible
- Check multiple time periods
- Save searches for monitoring
Saving and Organizing
Search Collections
- Save search parameters
- Name searches clearly
- Organize by project
- Share with team
- Re-run regularly
Visual Libraries
- Create trend boards
- Organize by theme
- Tag for retrieval
- Export collections
- Build references
Troubleshooting
No Results Found
Solutions:
- Broaden search criteria
- Reduce filter restrictions
- Try different attributes
- Check upload quality
- Adjust similarity threshold
Poor Quality Results
Solutions:
- Refine search parameters
- Use better reference image
- Adjust color tolerance
- Change style selection
- Try different approach
Upload Issues
Solutions:
- Check file format
- Reduce file size
- Ensure good quality
- Clear browser cache
- Try different browser
Mobile Visual Search
Mobile Features
- Camera integration
- Quick upload
- Touch-friendly filters
- Swipe through results
- Save to device
Mobile Tips
- Good lighting for photos
- Steady camera hold
- Multiple angles
- Quick save option
- Sync with desktop
Integration with Other Features
Visual + Chat
Ask about visual findings:
- "What does this style mean?"
- "Why is this trending?"
- "How to apply this?"
Visual + Personas
Get expert interpretation:
- Design implications
- Market meaning
- Cultural context
- Future evolution
Visual + Export
Share findings:
- Download images
- Export reports
- Create presentations
- Share collections