mood board
noun
variants
or less commonly moodboard
plural mood boards also moodboards
: a collection of images, fabrics, etc. assembled on a physical or digital board and used as aesthetic inspiration when planning the design of something (such as a project, event, or room)
Mood boards are a way for businesses to get on the same page as their clients and they are used by interior designers, fashion designers, event planners, and more.—Phoebe Avison
In one corner, a huge mood board was covered with colorful fabric swatches, paint samples and pictures of furniture.—Tanda Gmiter
This white dress sums up my summer fashion moodboard—it's lightweight, comfortable, and takes about zero effort to style.—Brooke Knappenberger
compare vision board
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“Mood board.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mood%20board. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.
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