The lookbook

Find the right frame for your playlist

Eleven complete directions for real sites, from course libraries and podcast archives to showreels and conference recaps.

Every look includes a layout, type system, spacing, playback behaviour, and a contrast-checked brand palette.

Brand palettes

Eight cohesive colour families

Curated layouts

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Curated video collection12 videos
1. The creative process6:18
2. A practical masterclass6:25
3. Behind the scenes6:32

Player + list

Course lesson page

Paid course or onboarding academy where lessons are watched in order

The numbered side list makes progress obvious and keeps the next lesson one click away.

Soft neutral + single saturated accent
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Curated video collection12 videos
The creative process6:18
A practical masterclass6:25
Behind the scenes6:32

Player + list

Podcast archive

Show page listing every episode, newest first, on a dark video-first site

Dark surface keeps attention on the player while durations help people pick an episode that fits their commute.

Cinema dark + warm accent
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Player

Product landing hero

Wide hero band on a marketing page with one flagship video

Nothing competes with the video: no list, no chrome, just a clean frame that scales to the section width.

Soft neutral + single saturated accent
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Curated video collection

The creative process

A practical masterclass

Behind the scenes

Ideas worth sharing

The creative process

A practical masterclass

Grid

Studio showreel grid

Agency or design studio work page showing many short films at once

An even monochrome grid lets the thumbnails carry all the colour, which is how portfolio sites stay timeless.

High-contrast monochrome
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Curated video collection12 videos
The creative process6:18
A practical masterclass6:25
Behind the scenes6:32

Player + list

Editorial article insert

Video block inside a narrow long-form article column

Serif type and generous spacing let the embed read as part of the article instead of an advert.

Editorial off-white + ink
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Curated video collection12 videos
The creative process6:18
A practical masterclass6:25
Behind the scenes6:32

Player + list

Community service archive

Church, school or non-profit page with recorded talks and services

Dates and search matter more than styling here — people arrive looking for one specific talk.

Deep green + sand
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Curated video collection12 videos
1. The creative process6:18
2. A practical masterclass6:25
3. Behind the scenes6:32

Player + list

Workout library

Fitness or sport channel where people pick a session by length

High-energy accent and compact rows make a long library feel scannable rather than endless.

Charcoal + electric lime
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Curated video collection12 videos
1. The creative process6:18
2. A practical masterclass6:25
3. Behind the scenes6:32

Player + list

Help centre walkthroughs

Documentation or support page with short how-to clips

Plain light surfaces and a search box match documentation patterns people already know how to use.

Soft neutral + single saturated accent
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Curated video collection12 videos

The creative process

A practical masterclass

Behind the scenes

Ideas worth sharing

Grid

Recipe and lifestyle gallery

Restaurant, food or lifestyle brand showing dishes and behind-the-scenes clips

Warm cream tones and rounded cards feel hospitable, and a two-wide grid keeps thumbnails appetising on mobile.

Warm cream + terracotta
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Curated video collection12 videos

The creative process

A practical masterclass

Behind the scenes

Ideas worth sharing

The creative process

A practical masterclass

Behind the scenes

Ideas worth sharing

Grid

Conference session recap

Event site publishing every talk from a conference after the fact

A wide four-column grid handles dozens of talks, and search plus speaker names is how attendees actually look.

Deep navy + cool accent
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Player

Ambient background reel

Showroom or venue page where looping visuals set a mood

Looping muted playback works only when there is nothing to read — so every label is switched off.

Cinema dark + warm accent
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