Designed this high-converting YouTube thumbnail for a finance channel. The goal was to maximize CTR with bold 3D text, shocked expression, and high-contrast yellow background.
Design Process:
Custom cutout and background removal in Photoshop
3D text effect with manual drop shadow & stroke
Color grading for YouTube compression
Final export 1280x720 (Under 2MB)
Tools Used: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator
100% original work, no templates used. PSD file available.
This design helped the client increase CTR from 2.1% to 7.8%.
Fiverr Thumbnail Design — Visual Direction Exploration
Overview
Designed two visual directions for a Fiverr thumbnail, exploring different approaches to composition, typography, imagery, and visual hierarchy.
Direction 01: Centered Impact: A bold, center-focused layout that places the main message at the visual focal point for immediate readability and impact.
Direction 02: Dynamic Balance: A more dynamic composition using side-positioned typography with supporting imagery to create visual movement and stronger balance.
Both variations were created from the same core concept to explore how different layouts can influence attention, readability, and overall engagement.