Minimalist YouTube Thumbnail Design

I need a series of eye-catching, minimalist thumbnails for an educational YouTube channel. Each image has to communicate the topic clearly at first glance while remaining uncluttered and readable on both desktop and mobile screens.

Scope of work
• Create an initial style sample that establishes colour palette, font pairing, and overall layout.
• Produce five finished thumbnails once the sample is approved.
• Supply layered PSD or AI files alongside final 1280 × 720 px PNG exports.
• Include any free or licensed fonts and assets used so I can edit future episodes in the same style.

Acceptance criteria
1. Clean, minimalist composition with no unnecessary graphics.
2. Text remains legible when the image is reduced to 10 % size.
3. Colour contrast passes basic accessibility checks (WCAG AA for text).
4. Consistent visual language across all thumbnails so the channel looks cohesive.

Mention tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, or Figma if they are part of your workflow and include a quick portfolio sample that shows minimalist work—preferably for YouTube or other social platforms.