1 Learn the concept
Are you starting a new YouTube channel and need help designing its homepage? A great design for your banner, also called channel art, gives the channel a professional first impression and tells viewers what to expect. This lesson explains how to design one that works on all devices.
2 See it in action
- Use the recommended size and keep key content in the safe area.
- State what the channel is about.
- Use your brand colors and a clear font.
- Preview it on desktop, tablet and phone.
Worked example
Designing for every screen
Keep the logo and the tagline in the center safe area.
Use a simple background that crops well.
Export at the platform's required size.
Check: preview on a phone, tablet and a computer.
3 Study an example
Example scenario
A creator designs a banner with her channel name, a short tagline and a simple background, keeping the text centered so it shows on every screen.
4 Apply it and download
- Write your channel tagline.
- Design your banner.
- Test it on three devices.
Worksheet Brand style guide templateOpen, print or save as PDF