David Altizer

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.