Coaster Studios is a YouTube channel with over 300,000 subscribers, known for its roller coaster and theme park travel content. I was initially brought on to design thumbnails for their Australia and New Zealand travel series, Coastin' Down Under. The success of that collaboration led to an ongoing partnership, and I’ve since designed thumbnails for all of their major travel series, including Coastin' Thru Europe (Seasons 2 and 3), Coastin' The Desert, and their latest project, Coastin' Thru Asia.
Each series presented unique creative challenges, from capturing the energy of fast-paced travel to maintaining visual consistency across episodes. My role was to craft designs that were instantly recognizable, visually compelling, and on-brand for each series while maximizing click-through rates and viewer engagement. I worked closely with Taylor, the channel’s creator, to fine-tune each thumbnail and ensure alignment with the channel’s evolving visual identity and audience expectations.
Below are select examples from the dozens of thumbnails I’ve created for Coaster Studios over the years.
