skills/thumbnail-design/SKILL.md

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name: thumbnail-design
description: Design high-impact thumbnails for video, articles, products, and social platforms.
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# Thumbnail Design

Prioritize recognition at small sizes. Define the platform, crop, focal subject, headline length, contrast, background separation, facial or product expression when relevant, and safe areas. Use one primary message, one focal subject, and a restrained palette. Avoid tiny text, clutter, misleading visual claims, and excessive effects.