When you're done reading this, you'll know how to design a Twitter header in under an hour without any design experience.
Most people don't use their Twitter header to its fullest potential because they think designing a proper one takes a lot of time and money.
In reality, you can design a great Twitter header in under an hour with the right process. Here it is, step by step:
Step 1: Identify 1 Goal For Your Twitter Header (10 mins)
Having 1 clear goal for your Twitter header is crucial. This ensures your design is simple and focused.
Spend 5-10 minutes brainstorming what you want to use this valuable real estate to promote e.g. newsletter, eBook, digital product, course, YouTube channel.
Step 2: Gather Inspiration From Other Twitter Profiles (15 mins)
Finding inspiration from others is the secret sauce for designing a great Twitter header. Simply take the pieces of other headers you like and combine them into your own unique header.
Spend 15 minutes looking at other people's profiles and take screenshots of the ones you like or the ones that immediately catch your eye. (Use Figma, Notion, Canva).
Step 3: Take The Bits You Like And Re-Purpose Them (30 mins)
For each screenshot you collected, make note of what parts you liked and why. This will help to develop your design palette i.e. what you like and don't like.
Create a new artboard in your design tool + start designing. Don't blindly copy and paste, instead take the parts you like and add your own spin to them by changing the font, color, or positioning.
Step 4: Test Out Your Design On Desktop + Mobile (5 mins)
Your Twitter profile looks different on mobile than on desktop so it's important to account for this in your testing to make sure everything looks OK.
Make any tweaks accordingly and test it out again until you're happy with how it looks.
Step 5: Share The Update With Your Audience (bonus points)
Let your followers know you've just updated your Twitter header.
Feedback is an important part of any design process so any feedback you can get from your audience is invaluable.