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Mood Board Method

A method for generating ideas by collecting images related to the design subject from various media, compiling them on a single board, and viewing them

Overview

A method for generating new ideas by utilizing tacit knowledge contained in images such as photographs and illustrations rather than words and sentences. Used for generating ideas for new products, sales promotions, and catchphrases. Similar to the Catalog Method, but differs in that ideas are generated without forcibly connecting collected images to the design subject.

Mood Board Method - 概要

Steps

  1. 1

    Set the design subject in advance.

    Mood Board Method - ステップ1
  2. 2

    Collect images related to the theme from internet images, magazines, newspapers, etc.

    Mood Board Method - ステップ2
  3. 3

    Paste the collected images onto paper to create a collage.

    Mood Board Method - ステップ3
  4. 4

    View the created board and extract new design elements.

    Mood Board Method - ステップ4

Tips & Tricks

  • For generating new ideas, it is also effective to use images loosely related to the design subject.

  • Since objectively viewing the mood board is important, there is no need to focus on perfecting the collage.

Mood Board Method - ポイント