Podcast Cover Art
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How to Hire Top Podcast Cover Artists
Starting a podcast is exciting, and you’ll need cover art if you want to appeal to your target listeners. Finding a talented artist to design your cover artwork is important for promoting and growing your podcast. Look for an artist with experience creating podcast cover designs, a history of working with similar clients, and good communication skills.
FAQs
What makes great podcast artwork?
The best podcast cover art contains some of the following qualities:
- Appeals to target audience: If your podcast is for kids, you want age-appropriate artwork. Your podcast cover should be relevant and interesting enough that it makes your listeners want to tune in.
- Clearly states what your show is about: The design of your podcast cover should match the tone of your show. Also, make sure that people know your artwork is for a podcast when they see it.
- Photo vs. illustration: Many podcasts have photos of their hosts, and many others use illustrations. Decide which style better communicates the tone of your show, or ask your podcast cover artist for their advice.
- Good use of color: Podcast covers have to stand out, so make sure you ask your designer to use a balanced color scheme.
- Uses proper typography: Typography can change everything about the tone and feel of your cover art. Let your podcast cover artist know what the style of your show is, or let them listen to one of your episodes so they can choose the best typography.
How do I find an artist for podcast covers?
Podcast cover artists usually advertise their services online, and you can easily find someone qualified if you know what you’re looking for. Before hiring someone, ask to see their portfolio and look for examples of podcasts that are similar to your show. Also, assess the kind of design style the podcast artist has and ensure it’s the kind of style you want for your cover art.
You should also look for someone communicative. A good podcast cover artist will have an extensive dialogue with you about your show and your style to get a sense of what works best for your podcast cover art. They should also update you frequently, and work with you on revisions until the artwork is exactly as you envisioned it.
How much does podcast cover art cost?
The rates for podcast cover design vary by artist. It also depends on what you plan to use the art for. Will it also be your profile photo on your podcast’s social media channels? If you want a multi-purpose podcast cover, then you may have to pay a little more to get a high-quality image. Also, consider how quickly you need the finished podcast art – a rush job could increase your rates.
Why is podcast art important?
Podcasts may be an audio-only medium, but you still need cover art to catch listeners’ attention. They’re less likely to start listening if you have poor-quality cover artwork or no art at all. Your podcast cover design is the listener’s first impression of your podcast. It should encapsulate the genre and theme of your podcast and give the listener some idea of what your show is about.
Not only is a great podcast cover design essential for impressing potential listeners, but it also makes the podcast platform you’re on more likely to feature your podcast. Think about all the spotlighted podcasts you see on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Do any of them have missing artwork? No! They all have visually appealing cover art that makes their show stand out while simultaneously appealing to their audience. If you want your podcast to grow a loyal fan base, then you need good cover art.
How big should podcast cover art be?
For most podcast applications, 3000x3000px is the best size. The minimum you can get away with is 1400x1400px, and your files should be either JPG or PNG. Note that podcast cover designs have a 1:1 pixel ratio. Stick to this ratio to ensure your podcast art doesn’t appear warped or pixelated when you upload it.