Design tips
Match photos before you add them
A collage looks professional when the tiles feel related. Choose photos with a similar light and color temperature, or lower the photo dim slightly on the brightest one so no tile jumps out. Mixed warm and cool shots read as messy, even when each photo is good on its own. Taking a few minutes to choose a matched set pays off more than any later styling.
Lead with a number and highlight it
Collages promise several things, so a title that starts with a count fits naturally. A leading number is highlighted in your accent color automatically, which gives the eye an entry point. Pair it with a second highlighted phrase only if it carries meaning, such as a key benefit. Numbers also set expectations, so make sure the count in the title matches what the post actually delivers.
Choose the photo count by the story
Two photos suit a before and after or a pair of options. Four works for a four-step process or a seasonal set. Six is the ceiling, and it suits a true roundup. If your post has ten items, show the six strongest and let the title carry the full count. Viewers will still understand the scope of the post, and the strongest images give them the best first impression of what is inside.
Keep the band quiet
The band should be the calmest part of the pin. Use a deep neutral or a single brand color, keep the title to three short lines, and let the accent rules do the decorating. A wide, condensed font such as Bebas Neue or Oswald fits long titles without shrinking them much. Test a few fonts in the editor, since the same words can feel very different in each.
Mistakes to avoid
Cramming in too many tiny photos
Six photos on a phone screen are small. If the details matter, such as a recipe step or a product texture, use fewer tiles and crop closer. Reposition each photo so the subject fills its tile instead of leaving empty background around it.
Low contrast between band and title
A pale title on a mid-tone band looks fine on a laptop and vanishes on a phone. Pick a dark band with a white title, or a light band with a near-black title, and check the pin at thumbnail size before you download it.
Accent color that clashes with the photos
If the accent is brighter than anything in your pictures, the rules and highlights pull attention away from the content. Pull the accent from a photo instead, such as a warm yellow from a lemon or a muted green from a plant.