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Antioch Hwang is the founder of Antioch Creative, a thumbnail design and strategy agency. With over a decade of experience, he works with some of the biggest creators and global brands on YouTube and is responsible for billions of views. Antioch found his love for digital art at a young age, starting Photoshop classes at 11 years old. Combining his background in traditional graphic design and photography, Antioch’s design style strikes a balance between realism and creativity, helping content stand out in YouTube's competitive feed. His clients include Jesser, Colin and Samir, Dude Perfect, Sam and Colby, Joshua Weissman, and many more. He’s passionate about effective packaging and enjoys the constant problem-solving that comes with working in a diverse range of content niches. He is deeply driven by entrepreneurship and thrives on being at the forefront of YouTube’s emergence as the dominant platform in the modern media landscape. Antioch is currently based in New York City.
David Altizer, Dill Toma, and Antioch Hwang—three of the most sought‑after YouTube thumbnail designers in the world with billions of views between them—are here to pull back the curtain on what makes thumbnails truly scroll‑stopping. As Samir of Colin and Samir recently said, “Thumbnail designers are some of the most powerful people on the platform.” In this presentation, you’ll see exactly why, as we reveal the design psychology, creative strategies, and real‑world processes we use to help the biggest creators succeed. Attendees will walk away with actionable tools and techniques they can immediately apply to their own channels. You’ll learn our complete thumbnail creation workflow—from Photoshop hacks and daily AI tools to our mockup and ideation process—plus answers to the most common creator questions from our recent survey. Whether you’re a creator, editor, or designer, you’ll leave knowing exactly how to create high‑impact thumbnails that grab attention, drive clicks, and help your videos stand out in a crowded feed.
1:45 PM
Grand Ballroom 2