Hello,

I am currently preparing a YouTube narration channel aimed at Japanese seniors aged 60 and above.
I would like to request design work that matches the overall atmosphere of the channel.

The work I would like to request includes the following three items:

• YouTube Channel Banner
• Channel Icon
• Thumbnail Template Design
[1. YouTube Channel Banner]

I would like the banner to have a calm and emotional atmosphere that feels comfortable for Japanese senior viewers.

Concept:

• Similar to the atmosphere of a Japanese drama poster
• A feeling that matches themes such as life stories, family, regret, and personal realization
• Not too flashy or overly stimulating
• Warm and trustworthy mood

Design direction:

• Based on real-life photography (Japanese middle-aged or senior people)
• Example scenes: near a window, walking path, inside a home, sunset, or a quiet street

Color tone:
Warm and soft tones such as
beige, ivory, brown, and soft gray.

Layout:

• Background image + channel name text
• Background should not be too busy so the text remains easy to read
• Overall feeling should be elegant, calm, and refined
Please design according to the YouTube banner size guidelines.

[2. Channel Icon]

For the channel icon, I would like a simple and easily recognizable design.

Direction:

• Calm style suitable for a senior audience
• Not overly complicated
• Must be clearly visible even at small sizes

Examples:

• A symbol related to books or narration
• A simple symbol representing life stories
• Or an icon based on the channel name initials
It would be great if the colors match the tone used in the banner.

[3. Thumbnail Template]

The thumbnail should be designed as a reusable template for future videos.

Structure (important):

• Split layout (left and right)

Left side:

• Area for a character/person image
• Slightly blurred or emotional atmosphere
• Similar to a scene from a drama

Right side:

• Large title text area
• Text should be large and easy for seniors to read
• Strong contrast for good readability

Thumbnail style:

• Similar to Japanese drama / life story channels
• Not overly exaggerated like typical YouTube thumbnails
• Should convey emotional storytelling

File format:
Since I will be editing the text myself later,
please deliver the thumbnail template as a
PSD file with organized and editable layers.

It would be ideal if the template structure allows easy replacement of text and images.

Also, the example text in the thumbnail
can be written in English.
I will later replace it with Japanese titles myself.

Contract duration of 1 to 3 months.

Mandatory skills:
Graphic Design, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator