Fudge | Thumbnail Designer

@tymultimedia_ Glad you liked it! I had fun working on that one. If you ever need a custom thumbnail for a video, feel free to reach out.

@Fudge_TM This is really good!

Thumbnail redesign concept for a video by @tymultimedia_. “Which MARVEL Characters Would be the Best ROBIN?” Tried a different visual approach for it.

Thumbnail redesign concept for a video by @ComicalOpinions. Original on top, my version below.

@DanDekMp4 Yeah this is 100% a click for me.

Thumbnail i designed for a documentary-style video Title: LADA: How AvtoVAZ fooled the whole world

@PranitDesigns Loved how all the elements come together here, the final result looks great.

Final thumbnail & Assets used "How José Mourinho became the Special One and BROKE football" Thoughts?

@AD_DV_ These look amazing. The compositions and photomontage are super clean and really clickable. 🔥

Documentary Niche Thumbnails

With the Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer dropping tomorrow, why not share a thumbnail of our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man? What these Ultimate Spider-Man adaptations got wrong 🕷️ #SpiderMan #Thumbnails

@DiscussingFilm He looks so tired. Love it.

First look at Peter Parker in ‘SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY’. In theaters on July 31.

@DiscussingFilm Hope they really capture what makes Spider-Man "Spider-Man" again.

Comics ➡️ Live-Action Spider-Man in ‘SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY’.

@AlbiaHossain Really useful. Lots of great color inspiration here.

Some sites I use for picking colors or gradients for a new design. 1. coolors.co 2. grabient.com 3. colorhub.app 4. colorhunt.co 5. gradients.colorion.co 6. colorkit.co 7. kigen.design/color

@AamirThumbnail Both look great, but A feels cleaner.

A or B?

@0xleegenz Say less.

GenZ is so cooked Study time: Covid Adult time: War Job time: AI Marriage time: Peak divorce rate And nothing of this was because of them

@DemRosArts Looks great! The worn look on the manga is a really nice touch.

One of the recent works #dailywork #youtubethumbnail #thumbnails what do you think?

Made this Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe thumbnail. Do you think this game is underrated? #MortalKombat #DCComics #Thumbnails

@timdanilovhi Really interesting post. I'm still learning about thumbnails and posts like this help a lot. As a thumbnail designer, it also helps me understand what works best for creators. Always learning something new.

Hype Injection 💉😵‍💫 If you're struggling to get views on YouTube, you need Hype Injection. Here's how it works in 2 steps: STEP #1: Find A Format This channel example was doing 2D animation in the evergreen format, But evergreen is not the fastest way to blow up, So they switched to the trend-based format "Your Life as Every Level of _." Result: blew up to 219k after being stuck at 3–5k for 9 months. Lesson: trend-based formats are fast to blow up; evergreen formats are more stable. STEP #2: Hype Injection My favorite hypes are celebrities and news. He did both. Took the format from the first step and used it for "Your Life as Every Level of the Illuminati." Look at the thumbnail and you'll understand why it worked. Result: 465k views in 6 days. Lesson: Take a format that works and spice it up with a celebrity or news angle to make it explode. Niche doesn't matter, You can try it anywhere.

@mws I tried running a channel with my brother for a few months and the ups and downs were exactly like this. Really frustrating.

Being a Content Creator is funny - One video does amazing - Then the next few just flop - One month you do huge views - The next, you debate quitting - One week analytics are up - The next everythings down It can be mentally draining Only creators can understand this lmaoo

@CabooseEK My boy The Flash deserves a game NOW. Wally West please. ⚡

What DC Games do you think need to get made? Obviously the number 1 answer is a Superman Game, but what other characters would you want a game for?

Hot take: Captain Cold is the Flash’s real archenemy. ❄️ Made this Flash thumbnail. #Flash #DCComics #Thumbnails

@NoahKingJr Wait, you guys are getting notifications?😭

small accounts be like:

@MarioJoos Really informative post. I think this helps a lot of beginner thumbnail designers, myself included. I’ll definitely try some of these formats in the future. Thanks for putting this together.

Here are 15 YouTube thumbnail formats you can use this year. Thumbnails are so important for grabbing someone’s attention. They can create a promise, set a tone, or even give additional context that the title cannot provide. So my team and I analyzed thousands of thumbnails, grouping them by similarity. 1. Downtrend Arrow This composition uses a downward arrow to clearly signal loss, decline, or failure. The viewer instantly understands that something went wrong without needing additional context. It works because people are sensitive to negative outcomes, so it creates curiosity around what caused the drop or how it can be avoided. 2. Two Panel (Vertical) This composition shows two states side by side, usually to highlight a difference or comparison. It can be before vs after, past vs present, or two different options. The viewer immediately starts comparing the two, which reduces thinking effort and makes the message easy to process. 3. Conflict Motion Arrow In this composition, we combine movement with tension. The arrow shows one direction, but the setup suggests another. The viewer understands what is happening, but not the outcome, which creates curiosity around the result. 4. Transformation This composition shows a clear before-and-after change. The left side represents the starting point, while the right side shows the improved or altered version. It works because it promises progress, and viewers are naturally drawn to visible improvement or results. 5. Competition This thumbnail places two subjects against each other, often with a clear “vs” dynamic. The viewer instantly understands that there will be a comparison or winner. It works because it creates tension and encourages the viewer to pick a side. 6. Ranking This composition organizes subjects into a hierarchy, such as tiers, scores, or levels. The viewer quickly understands that something is being evaluated. It works because people are naturally curious about status, placement, and which option performs best. 7. Conversation In this composition, two people are interacting, often with a short statement or reaction. Unlike a question-based format, this focuses more on opinion or exchange. It works because it mirrors real-life interactions and makes the viewer feel like they are observing a conversation. 8. Connection This composition highlights a relationship between people, objects, or ideas. The focus is on how things are linked rather than opposed. It works because viewers are naturally curious about how different elements connect or influence each other. 9. Quadrant This composition divides the frame into four sections, each showing a different variation or category. The viewer can quickly scan multiple options at once. It works because it organizes information into a simple system, making complex ideas easier to understand. 10. Comments This thumbnail uses comments or reactions as the main focus. The text usually represents opinions, criticism, or feedback. It works because viewers are curious about what others are saying, especially when the comments are emotional or extreme. 11. End Result This composition shows only the final outcome without revealing how it was achieved. The viewer sees the result but not the process behind it. It works because it creates a gap between outcome and method. 12. Good & Bad This composition clearly separates what is right and what is wrong. One side is presented as correct, while the other is shown as incorrect. It works because it removes ambiguity and promises a clear answer or guidance. 13. Title & Subtitle This composition relies more heavily on text, with a main statement supported by a secondary line. It works because it allows more precise communication while still using visuals to grab attention. 14. Variation This composition shows small differences between similar elements. The changes are often subtle. It works because the brain is naturally drawn to spotting differences. 15. Transformed Result This composition focuses on the final upgraded version of something, often showing an extreme or impressive result. Unlike a standard transformation, the emphasis is more on the outcome than the process. It works because it highlights the reward, which then attracts viewers interested in achieving a similar result. There are many types of thumbnails, and categorizing them into simple compositions or formats isn’t easy. Still, this framework gives us a starting point to understand what we can experiment with during thumbnail A-B testing.