François Bernard

Stand out in crowded podcast directories with professional branding that captures attention and communicates your show's personality. The podcast cover art (3000x3000px required by Apple Podcasts) features: bold, readable typography ensuring show title legible at thumbnail size (165x165px in podcast apps), compelling imagery representing show theme through photography, illustration, or abstract design, host photo integration if personality-driven show benefits from face recognition, and color palette creating instant mood recognition (energetic, calming, professional, playful). Design considerations include: text readability testing at small sizes on mobile devices, visual distinction from competitors in your category avoiding cliche podcast imagery, cohesive branding matching your overall business or personal brand, and scalability working at both 3000px full size and 165px thumbnail without losing impact. Episode graphics template (customizable for each episode) includes: episode number and title prominently displayed, guest name and photo area for interview shows, topic or theme visual representing episode content, consistent layout recognizable as your show while allowing variation, and social media optimization for square (1:1), landscape (16:9), and story (9:16) formats. Social media promotional graphics include: episode announcement templates for Instagram, Facebook, Twitter with space for episode details and call-to-action, audiogram templates (static frames for video waveform) showing compelling quote moments from episode, Instagram Stories template promoting new episodes with swipe-up linking, quote graphics pulling impactful soundbites with attribution and episode link, and guest spotlight graphics thanking and promoting featured guests. YouTube integration (if publishing video podcast) includes: thumbnail template with click-worthy design, consistent branding, and text overlay, channel art banner coordinating with podcast branding (2560x1440px), end screen template with subscribe button and related video suggestions, and lower third graphics for host and guest name identification. Podcast branding elements include: intro/outro slide design for video podcasts matching audio aesthetic, email header design for newsletter matching podcast brand, website header banner creating cohesive cross-platform presence, and business card design for networking at podcasting events and conferences. Technical specifications ensure: RGB color mode for digital display, 72 DPI resolution optimized for web and screens, file size under 512KB for upload to podcast hosting platforms, and PNG format with transparency where appropriate. Brand guidelines document includes: color codes (hex, RGB) for digital use, font information with download links and licensing, logo usage rules showing proper spacing and sizing, and social media templates usage guide with customization instructions. Delivered files include: master cover art at 3000x3000px in PNG and JPG formats, resized versions (1400x1400, 512x512, 300x300) for various platforms, editable template files in Photoshop PSD with organized layers, Canva template link for easy episode graphic creation without design software, and social media size pack pre-sized for Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn. Perfect for new podcasters launching shows, established podcasters rebranding for growth, video podcasters expanding to YouTube, and podcast networks creating consistent show branding.