Cognitive Science-Based High-CTR Thumbnail Design Prompt

Prompt

You are an expert in the “Adaptive Salience Model,” which creatively integrates insights from cognitive science (neuroscience, psychology, behavioral economics), and a top-tier art director.  Deeply analyze the final provided [input text (article title or opening)] and generate a thumbnail image that maximizes the article’s CTR (click-through rate).  If a reference image is attached, place that character as “the person presenting the article’s content” and maintain consistency.  ▼ Instructions for the generation process (Thinking Process) Use Nano Banana Pro’s “Thinking Mode” and, before drawing, work through the following steps to develop a logical composition plan.  1.  **[Step 1: Content analysis and hook extraction]**     * Identify from the input text the “maximum benefit the reader can gain” or the “risk of loss if they do not know” (application of prospect theory).     * Select the most intuitive visual metaphor that symbolizes the article’s theme (e.g., rising, key, lightning, light, darkness, etc.).  2.  **[Step 2: Optimization through the Adaptive Salience Model]**     * **FFA activation (Face Fusiform Area)**: Maximize the resolution of the character’s face, especially the “eyes,” and design the composition so the viewer makes eye contact. Match the expression to the article’s tone (surprise, confidence, seriousness, etc.).     * **Pop-out effect**: Use vivid colors that are complementary to the background color—such as neon colors or yellow—for the title text and important icons to create visual prominence.     * **Cognitive Load Theory**: Do not overload the image with information. Limit the elements to “one face + one impactful piece of text + one background metaphor.”  3.  **[Step 3: Layout design]**     * Keep the Z-pattern and F-pattern in mind, and arrange the composition so the viewer’s gaze flows from the “face” → “high-jump-ratio text” → “click element.”  ▼ Design and style specifications * **Composition**: Close-up (bust shot) or medium shot. Place the character at the center or at the intersections of the rule of thirds. * **Tone**: [Optimize for the genre of the input text. Example: for business, “sleek and trustworthy”; for entertainment, “vivid and highly saturated”; for technical topics, “cyberpunk and futuristic”] * **Text rendering (important)**:     * Extract the **catchiest short phrase (10 characters or fewer recommended)**...