🌈 Moodboard vs. 👀 References: Simple Explanations
Imagine you're baking a cake:
A moodboard is your inspiration board.
You collect pictures, colors, and fonts that reflect the taste and aroma of your future cake. It's a fantasy that helps you imagine what your masterpiece will look like.
References are recipes from other bakers. You can use them to learn how to make frosting, glaze, or decorations. But you don't copy them completely; you take ideas and adapt them to your own taste.
What's the difference?1️⃣ A moodboard helps you start work, while references help you find solutions.
2️⃣ A moodboard is abstract, while references are specific.
3️⃣ A moodboard can be changed, while references can't.
How to use them?Moodboard:
↳ Gather ideas: pictures, colors, fonts.
↳ Show it to the client to get their feedback.
↳ Use it as a guide when developing the design.
References:
↳ Find inspiration: see how others do it.
↳ Learn technical details.
↳ Use them as a starting point for your ideas.
Inspiration vs. References:Inspiration is the spark that ignites your imagination. References are the wood that helps you light the fire.
💡 A moodboard and references are two tools for creating a delicious brand. Use them correctly, and your brand will become a unique masterpiece.
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