OPEN CANVA: Create a new square design (2000 × 2000 pixels). Search for Podcast Cover templates for inspiration, or start with a blank page.

DESIGN YOUR COVER: Create artwork that communicates the genre and mood of your podcast. Your design must include:

• TITLE: An eye-catching title that's easy to read.

• FONT: Typography that reflects your podcast's genre.

• IMAGE: A photograph, illustration or graphic that suits your story.

• COLOUR: A consistent colour scheme that establishes mood and atmosphere.

CHECK YOUR DESIGN: Zoom out until your cover is about the size of a phone thumbnail. Can you still read the title? Does the cover give listeners a sense of what kind of story they'll hear?

EXPORT: Download your finished cover as a PNG or JPG. Save it in your podcast project folder. Your cover art will be added to your Premiere Pro timeline when you export your completed podcast.