1 Learn the concept
Just like your episode titles, first impressions are everything. Attractive cover art that stands out is vital when your show lines up beside others in a directory. Good cover art is simple, readable at a small size and communicates the show's topic. This lesson explains how to design it and the technical requirements to check.
2 See it in action
- Use a simple design with bold, readable text.
- Test it at a small size.
- Follow each directory's size and format requirements.
- Make sure it reflects your brand.
Worked example
Testing the cover
Make: a square cover with the title in large bold type on a plain color.
Shrink: view it at about the size of a thumbnail on a phone.
Check: can you read the title and understand the topic?
Result to look for: a cover that stands out in a list of shows.
3 Study an example
Example scenario
A host replaces a busy cover with a simple design: a bold title and one image. The art stays clear as a thumbnail and the show gets more clicks.
4 Apply it and download
- Sketch three cover ideas.
- Choose one and test it small.
- Create the final file.
Worksheet Cover art briefOpen, print or save as PDF