When I took on my first Facebook ad design project, I thought, No problem—I’ve got YouTube, Google, and Pinterest to back me up. But as I searched, I realized there was hardly anything on the specifics of creating high-converting ad designs, and I felt instant regret for saying yes.
I pushed ahead, thinking great-looking ads that matched the brand would work. Spoiler: they didn’t. Determined, I dove into anything I could find—blogs, podcasts, videos—most of it geared toward marketers. But I gathered every bit of info I could, and over time, patterns and themes began to emerge.
Cue the thoughts… Is everyone just winging it? (Yep.)
Soon enough, it all came together, and suddenly, I was booked up, no website or social media needed. Agencies were reaching out to me.
I realized the problem wasn't the ads. It was that nobody was teaching what ads to actually make and why. So The Ad Design Lab was born — a creative strategy system for business owners who need their ads to work and want a real framework to make that happen.
Adriane Bassler
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ChatGPT: my go-to for copy and my cyber BFF. If it’s on my mind, I’m probably chatting about it here first.
I get my ad inspo from Foreplay—because sometimes, you need a little spark to get those creative juices flowing!
All my ads are made in Canva, and yes, I still consider myself a designer. Turns out, creativity doesn’t care if you’re using Adobe—or the magic wand in Canva.
All my stock photos are from Pexels, where the perfect shot costs zero dollars (just a little scrolling).