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What is a moodboard and why should I create one?

A moodboard (or mood board) is the perfect way to set the visual direction for a creative project. Designers, illustrators, photographers, filmmakers and all types of creative professionals create moodboards as a free-form way to communicate the "feel" of an idea.

But moodboards have come a long way from the days of attaching printed images to physical boards. Modern digital moodboards are dynamic, flexible and shareable, unlocking a whole new world of creative possibilities.

Learn the modern process of creating a moodboard in Milanote with our free guide.

Set the vision for your next project

Milanote is the perfect tool for collecting inspiration and organizing your vision. Create and share beautiful moodboards in minutes.
Example of a moodboard
Milanote Image library

Choose from 3 million built-in images

The right images can break or make a moodboard, and finding them is half of the job. That's why Milanote integrates with Pexels to give you instant access to a huge library of free professional photos to drag and drop into your boards.

  • Search by keyword or choose from images that are automatically recommended based on the content of your boards.
  • Upload your own images with a simple drag and drop interface (Milanote supports all common image formats including JPG, PNG, GIF, SVG and many more).
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Instantly save inspiration from around the web

Getting content into Milanote is easy—just drag any image into your boards. But to make it even easier, you can install the Milanote Web Clipper to instantly save images, videos or links to your boards from any website.

  • One-click interface lets you save inspiration in seconds.
  • Supports saving of images, links, videos and text.
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Add any type of content

Add any type of content—sketches, files, videos, color swatches & more

Moodboards don't have to be static any more, and the best ones are so much more than just images. With Milanote you can easily add videos, animated GIFs, colour swatches, PDFs, design files, fonts and more when you create a mood board.

  • Drag and drop files from any folder on your computer.
  • Use text notes to add descriptions or explain your thinking.
Template picker

Start with a template or create your own moodboard layout

Once you've got the right inspiration, the next step is creating the perfect composition. Milanote boards don't have any restrictions—you can create arrange things any way you like. But if you want to save time, you can use one of Milanote's beautiful moodboard templates to get the perfect layout.

  • Choose from over 100 free, easy-to-use templates.
  • Create custom templates to save your favourite layouts.
Moodboard collaboration

Share your boards to get feedback and approval

Whether you're creating a mood board with other people or you need to get someones approval, Milanote's built in commenting, sharing and notifications make collaboration easy.

  • You're in total control of who can edit, comment or give feedback on your boards (all boards are private by default).
  • Share a read-only link to any board (no signup required to view).
  • Download a high quality printable PDF of any board.
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Add ideas and inspiration on the go

You never know where you'll find inspiration, which is why Milanote's mobile apps were designed to make it simple to save images on the go.

Notes, photos and videos you take with the Milanote iPhone or Android app are added instantly to your boards. The Milanote iPad app lets you take the full Milanote experience anywhere.

Set the visual direction for your next design project.

Graphic Design Moodboard Template
Graphic Design Moodboard Template, within the Milanote app

Create a moodboard for your next photoshoot.

Photography Moodboard Template
Photography Moodboard Template, within the Milanote app

Communicate the feel of an interior space.

Interior Design Moodboard Template
Interior Design Moodboard Template, within the Milanote app

Gather inspiration for your next illustration project.

Illustrative Moodboard Template
Illustrative Moodboard Template, within the Milanote app

Gather inspiration for your upcoming collection.

Fashion Moodboard Template
Fashion Moodboard Template, within the Milanote app

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