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Hi,

So, my friends and I are about to launch our podcast project! The first few episodes are already recorded and edited, but now we’re stuck on making the cover art. It’s a lot harder than it looks!

We’re not graphic artists, but we want our show to look professional when people see it on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Some covers really stand out, while others are hard to read or just look messy. What are the important things to remember? Are there rules for the text size, the kind of image to use, or the colors? We just want to make sure we create something clear and appealing.

Any advice would be a big help. Thank you!

[Jeff Bullas]

This is one of the most underrated parts of a successful launch.

Short Answer: Good cover art is a combination of readability at any size, a clear connection to your podcast’s theme, and a design that is visually distinct from others in your category.

Your cover art is your show’s first impression and its most important piece of marketing.

There are three key elements to get right. The first is typography; your podcast’s title must be clear and legible even when the image is shrunk to a tiny thumbnail on a phone, as that is where most potential listeners will first see it. The second is the overall visual format, meaning the imagery and colour palette, which must instantly convey the tone and subject of your show. The third element is a simple and bold composition that is immediately understandable at a glance. A common mistake is to cram too much information or use low-resolution, copyrighted images, which instantly makes a show look amateurish and untrustworthy.

Cheers,
Jeff

• This reply was modified 3 days, 15 hours ago by Neil Anthony.
• This reply was modified 3 days, 15 hours ago by Neil Anthony.

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