Have you been struggling to figure out your own style? Do you like different styles that you don’t think will mesh well together? Well, fashion mood boards are a great tool you can utilize to help you hone in on your personal style. It helps you take what’s in your mind and translate it into pictures.
While mood boards can be created both physically and digitally, you might find that it is easier to create a digital one. Physical mood boards are still effective, but can take a bit more type since you have to find the right supplies and pictures for your mood board. Digital mood boards are a lot easier because you can create one right from your phone or laptop with pictures from all over the internet.
The possibilities are endless and you can create the mood board of your dreams without having to cut out materials or newspapers and glue them to a board.
WHAT ARE DIGITAL MOOD BOARDS?
Digital mood boards are created by making a collage of various pictures and words. If you are having trouble making decisions on a certain project, you can create a mood board that can help you clarify the direction of any project or idea. In reference to fashion, mood boards can be created to help you narrow down what you want your style to be and the pieces that will help you to achieve your desired looks. You can use pictures from all over the internet including accessories and various fabrics and put them together to see what works for you.
WHERE CAN I CREATE A DIGITAL MOOD BOARD?
Digital mood boards can be created on Pinterest or Canva.
Pinterest is a popular search engine where you can pin various photos and videos to your boards. Once you create a board, you can add various photos from all over Pinterest that depict your perfect style. This is the easiest way to create a mood board and it doesn’t even require much effort.
Canva
If you want a more personalized mood board, you can create one on Canva. There are various fonts, graphics, and pictures that can be used in your mood board. This will allow you to truly make it your own.
WHAT SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN A DIGITAL FASHION MOOD BOARD?
A digital fashion mood board should include outfits, accessories, fabrics, desired colors, and art. Are there any particular colors that you feel look good on you? If so, add them to the board. Are there specific fabrics that you are drawn to? Anything that you love about fashion should be added to the board.
Once everything has been put together, you can slowly clear out anything that would clash and keep anything that works well together. The mood board will help you develop a clear picture of your desired style and the elements that you need to incorporate in order to achieve that style.