When someone visits your profile, they decide in seconds whether to follow. Your feed design does a lot of that work.
Pick a colour palette
Choose 2–4 colours that match your brand and use them in graphics, backgrounds and edits.
Use consistent editing
Apply the same preset or filter so photos feel related. Lightroom presets help.
Layout ideas
- Checkerboard: alternate photos and graphics.
- Row by row: each row of three tells a mini story.
- Colour blocks: move gradually through colours.
- Puzzle grid: one large image split across posts (use sparingly).
Note: Instagram’s profile grid uses taller thumbnails now, so check how covers crop.
Design Reel covers
Matching covers with clear titles make your grid look organised and help visitors find content.
Mix formats
Reels, carousels and photos give variety while the style keeps it cohesive.
Plan before posting
Use a planning app to preview your grid. Archive older posts that do not fit. See Instagram archive.
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