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Basit Oluokun
• Mar 27
Thumbnail Design Package for a Documentary YouTube Channel
For this project, I approached the story of Adolf Hitler from a duality perspective highlighting both his rise and eventual fall.
The goal wasn’t just to design a thumbnail, but to create a visual narrative that sparks curiosity and evokes emotion.
Here’s the thinking behind the design:
• A duality composition to contrast power vs collapse • Strong visual cues to guide the viewer’s attention instantly • Emotional tension to trigger curiosity and clicks
I created two variations:
🅰️ A version with bold text: “Rise & Fall” to communicate instantly 🅱️ A minimal version with no text allowing the title to do the heavy lifting
I'd love to hear your thoughts on this.
Looking to work with a strategic thumbnail designer? Let’s collaborate.
Creative StrategistVisual DesignThumbnail DesignAdobe Photoshop
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