Mood Boards

April 18, 2020

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Ready to start researching a new creative project but need to focus your ideas?

Mood Boards are a fantastic way to explore ideas and get inspired.

Materials | Supplies

  • images
    • photos
    • magazine/newspaper clippings
    • printed online images
    • drawings & sketches
  • glue, tape, hot glue, stickers
  • scissors
  • poster board, cardboard, paper, cork board, cardboard

Concepts Explored

  • design process
  • problem solving
  • art
  • creative expression

Discovery Starters

Describe how your mood board inspires your creativity.

How could you mood board inspire a new design direction? 

How would you make a digital mood board? 

Did making a mood board help you make decisions?

Explore Further

All kinds of designers use mood boards. What do you think a mood board for your favorite TV show or movie looks like? 

Do you think engineers, software developers, and architects use mood boards? Why?

Additional Materials

Amazeum You Mood Board Activity Guide

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