Why do you need a mood board.

What Is a ‘brand mood board’?

If you’re new to the world of design, you’ve probably heard the term mood board at least once, if not many times. A Mood board, sometimes called an inspiration board, is important and a great way to help designers set the visual direction of a project. They consist of a personal collection of thoughts and concepts and is widely used in every field of design, from fashion to interior design to branding,

For all designers, creating a mood board is always the first step in the project. It is a visual tool for designers and business owners to put across their ideas for a brand’s identity.

What do you use it for?

Mood boards are used by designers in client’s branding projects. It definitely is a helpful tool that guides designers through many creative decisions moving forward and adds a clear sense of what the overall theme of a client’s brand identity is going for. Mood boards consist of a collage with color palettes, font typeface, illustrations and photography style. Sometimes it requires a few alterations, but once it’s perfectly aligned with a client’s vision, it helps the rest of the design process flow smoothly ensuring everything stays consistent.

How do you create one?

I personally like to create my mood boards using Photoshop, however you can use any design tool that works for you.

How to make a mood board in 7 easy steps:

Brainstorm your theme
Collect your elements
Add inspiring imagery
Add color and fonts
Arrange ideas for perfect composition
Remain open to inspiration

Where to find inspiration?

There are so many ways to find inspiration for mood boards that it can sometimes feel overwhelming.

Below are some of my favorite ways to find inspiration for mood boards:

– Pinterest
– Free stock image sites, such as Unsplash and Pexels
– Instagram
– Dribbble
– Taking pictures of anything that catches the eye