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Crafting Inspiration with Image Collages

Benjamin Westland

• 2 min read

After diving into the world of Morning Pages, today we explore the vibrant world of image collages as mood boards. These collages allow us to visualise the mood, tone, and feel of our creative projects and act as a source of inspiration.

The Power of Image Collages

Image collages have long been used by artists, designers, and creatives to visually represent ideas and concepts.

A visual storyboard for a short story.

By combining different images, textures, colours and shapes, you can create a visual snapshot that captures the essence of a project. Think of it as a storyboard for your imagination, a map that guides you through the creative landscape of your mind.

Building Your Image Collage Mood Board

  1. Identify the theme of your project: What is the mood, atmosphere, or message you want to convey? Defining this will guide your image selection.
  2. Collect images: Look through magazines, newspapers or online image banks. Choose images that resonate with your theme.
  3. Consider colours and textures: Think about the colour scheme and textures that match the tone of your project. Mix and match as you like.
  4. Arrange and rearrange: Lay out your images on a board or digital canvas. Play with the arrangement until it feels right.
  5. Add your touch: Feel free to doodle, write words or add any personal touches to complete your mood board.
  6. Reflect on your collage: Take some time to analyse what you've created. What does it tell you about your project? What new ideas or insights does it bring to mind?

Here are some prompts to get your creative collage started:

  1. “Create a mood board that represents a dream destination.”
  2. “Use images to depict the main character of a story you want to write.”
  3. “Design a collage that reflects the theme of love or friendship.”
  4. “Build a mood board that illustrates the future you envision.”
  5. “Compile a collage using images that symbolise resilience or triumph.”

So grab your scissors, magazines, or digital design tool and let's create! Your mood board is waiting to take you on an exciting creative journey.