Building Professional Mood Boards

Tutorial Overview

Create a professional mood board for any project: interior design, brand identity, product launch, or creative pitch.

Exercise 1: Gather References

Generate or upload 8-10 reference images:

• Style inspiration
• Color palette examples
• Texture references
• Typography examples
• Product or subject matter

Exercise 2: Layout Strategy

Switch to Canvas mode and plan:

1. Large hero image (top-left)
2. Supporting images (arranged grid)
3. Color swatches (small, organized)
4. Text labels (mood descriptors)

Exercise 3: Build the Board

1. Drag images onto canvas
2. Resize hero to ~40% of width
3. Arrange others in balanced composition
4. Add text labels: "Modern", "Minimal", "Warm"
5. Include color codes if relevant

Exercise 4: Professional Polish

• Align elements using toolbar
• Consistent spacing between items
• Lock background elements
• Add title text at top

Exercise 5: Export for Presentation

1. Right-click canvas → Export as Image
2. Save as "Mood_Board_Final.png"
3. Use in presentations or client shares

What You've Learned

✅ Composition principles
✅ Visual hierarchy
✅ Professional presentation
✅ Export for external use

Next Steps

• Interactive Storyboarding
• Canvas Power Tips