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Instagram · Carousel
@itsdesignare Comment “TRENDS” to get the entire Pinterest board
Performance
Video #46637 · Carousel
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An educational Instagram carousel post that presents five popular graphic design trends for the month. The post begins with a cover image, then dedicates one slide to each trend—Oversized Typography, Analog Texture, Uncommon Colors, Collage & Layering, and Minimalism with a twist—providing visual examples for each. It concludes with a call-to-action slide prompting users to comment for access to a Pinterest board.
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What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds
Title hook · 45%
5 Graphic Design Trends
Verbal hook · 20%
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Visual hook · 35%
The opening image uses a dramatic fisheye lens effect, creating a distorted, wide-angle perspective that immediately breaks visual patterns. The subject is a recognizable personality (Emma Chamberlain) making direct eye contact, which adds a strong human interest element.
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The promise the opener makes, and how the video pays it back
Hook
The Cover Promise: An engaging cover slide that clearly states the topic and the exact number of items the user will receive (e.g., '5 Trends'), creating a finite content loop and setting clear expectations. It includes a visual cue to swipe ('→').
Payoff
The Engagement Gate: The final slide does not conclude the topic but instead offers a 'next level' of value (e.g., a template, a guide, links) that is only accessible by performing a specific call-to-action, typically commenting a keyword.
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The structural pattern this video runs on
Framework
The Value Stack & Gate
Present a finite, high-value listicle where each item is delivered on a separate, consistently formatted slide. Conclude by offering a related, high-value digital asset in exchange for a specific comment, driving engagement and creating a lead-generation loop.
The Itemized Value Stack
A series of slides (one for each list item) that follow a rigid, repeatable template. This consistency makes the content easy to consume and encourages swiping to complete the list.
Comment “TRENDS” to get the entire Pinterest board
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@itsdesignare
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5 Graphic Design Trends
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to try this month →
title · photo_1
Oversized Typography
informational · photo_1
Try it on: Posters, editorial layouts, and social media covers.
title · photo_2
Analog Texture
informational · photo_2
Try it on: Brand identities, packaging, and campaign graphics.
title · photo_3
Uncommon Colors Palettes
informational · photo_3
Try it on: Brand systems, posters, and digital campaigns.
title · photo_4
Collage & Layering
informational · photo_4
Try it on: Editorial graphics, music posters, and social media carousels.
title · photo_5
Minimalism with a twist
informational · photo_5
Try it on: Websites, presentations, and brand identities.
call-to-action · photo_6
comment "trends" for pinterest board links ;)