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Trending short videosBefore and after design fixes
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@createwithalena

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@createwithalena a few edit suggestions to level up your designs :) which one stood out the most? [graphic design tips, brand design, creative process]

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Performance

Views
3.9M
Likes
211.3K
Comments
144
Engagement
5.4%
Outlier
6.7×
Length · 14 Sept 2026
0:15

Video #42080 · Speaker address

Before and after design fixesfrom @createwithalena

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Overview

The creator presents a series of four common graphic design problems, and for each one, she offers a simple, one-sentence solution while showing a visual before-and-after example to illustrate the improvement. She covers issues like chaotic layouts, boring scale, lack of contrast, and over-simplicity, concluding with a positive sign-off.

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Simple outline

  1. 1State relatable problem
  2. 2Give simple command
  3. 3Show instant fix

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Related videos

[04]

Classification

Concepts
Rapid Fire ListicleGood vs Bad
Elements
Image Overlay

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Hook analysis

What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds

Verbal hook · 60%

It looks chaotic?

Visual hook · 40%

A woman speaks directly to the camera while holding a fluffy microphone, and a graphic of a 'before' design poster appears above her head.

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Hook template

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Your [work product] looks [negative descriptor]? Here's how to fix it in one line.

  • — Your resume looks chaotic? Here's how to fix it in one line.
  • — Your Instagram feed looks boring? Here's how to fix it in one line.
  • — Your landing page looks amateur? Here's how to fix it in one line.

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Hook and payoff

The promise the opener makes, and how the video pays it back

Hook

The video opens by stating the first problem directly, immediately engaging viewers who share that pain point and establishing the video's value proposition.

Payoff

A brief, encouraging sign-off that solidifies the creator's role as a helpful expert, accompanied by a final visual recap of all the successful 'after' results.

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Narrative framework

The structural pattern this video runs on

Framework

The Rapid Resolution Loop

A high-velocity sequence where common problems are identified and immediately solved with a simple, actionable command, proven by a satisfying 'before-and-after' visual transformation.

Themes

  • Education
  • Problem-solving
  • Creativity
  • Design Principles

Techniques

  • Graphic overlay
  • Before-and-after comparison

Trends

  • ASMR
  • Quick tips
  • Micro-learning

Post caption

a few edit suggestions to level up your designs :) which one stood out the most? [graphic design tips, brand design, creative process]

Transcript

It looks chaotic? Group similar things together. It looks boring? Adjust the scale. It doesn't pop? Add contrast. It's too simple? Add variety. Happy designing!

Before and after design fixes | Viral Hooks