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6 Key Features That Will Speed Up Your Mood Board Creation

We reveal 6 key features in Mattoboard that will level up your creativity and workflow.

February 26, 2024
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8 min

Mattoboard is a virtual sample library and studio table for A&D professionals to create 3D mood boards for projects. Interior designers and architects can design professional-looking design boards and share them with clients or colleagues in seconds across mobile or desktop. Mattoboard is a complete game-changer for the digital workflow in the design industry, allowing for mood board curation instantly, for the first time. Learn about six key features within Mattoboard that will level up your creativity and workflow - regardless of  experience level.

1. Start from a template or designer curated boards

Jumpstart your design process with Mattoboard's extensive library of over 100 pre-built templates. Perfect for those under time constraints or seeking efficiency, these templates simplify the composition of mood boards. Select based on the number of objects you require, and then let your creativity run wild. These templates are mere starting points - you can add more materials and accessories to suit your creative brief. 

Want a little more inspiration? Why not start with a pre-curated board by expert designers. Use them as a springboard for your ideas or as a foundation to layer your unique vision and creative magic.

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2. Experience VSample©s in complete 3D

Access a digital library filled with thousands of virtual materials (VSamples©) at your fingertips. No need for 3D modeling experience - it's as simple as drag-and-drop. Search, filter, and select from thousands of materials, accessories, and paints. Tailor your search by brand, product type and color for precise discovery. Once added to your board, engage with these VSamples© in stunning detail, manipulating their scale and rotation to see how they respond to light and environment, mimicking the experience of handling physical samples.

3. Upload your own materials

With Mattoboard's Mattoshift feature, you can upload your own materials, edit the properties and see them come to life in 3D. From luxurious marbles to rich fabrics, build and curate your dream virtual library for mood boarding. The best thing about Mattoshift is that you can upload both website imagery and photographs. Want to turn your personal physical material library completely virtual? Upload via photographs (ensure the image is flat with no harsh shadows). Stumbled across a beautiful material while surfing your favorite branded sites? Upload a high resolution image and vwa-la, an online virtual material library that's yours to explore, inspire and get creative with.

4. Experience paint in 3D

Choosing the perfect paint color is pivotal in design, and Mattoboard's paint in 3D feature revolutionizes this process. Experience over 1.6K paint colors (and growing) in full 3D directly in your web browser. This tool goes way beyond color selection, allowing you to explore different finishes and experience how they interact with light. Allowing you to specify exactly what you need and ensuring your chosen paint enhances your space in precisely the way you envision.

5. Drag & drop reference imagery

Every great mood board is anchored by compelling reference imagery. Whether it’s an inspirational space or a specific product, Mattoboard enables you to seamlessly incorporate any image into your mood board. Upload directly from your computer or drag and drop images from websites, then use Shape Shift to creatively display them on 3D objects. Choose from diverse styles like polaroids, torn paper, or digital devices, giving your mood board a distinct, personalized touch.

6. Save your projects all in one place and share your creation with others in 3D!

The digital nature of Mattoboard means your mood boards are accessible anytime, anywhere. Save all your projects in one place for easy review and editing. Mattoboard’s sharing feature is a true game-changer, allowing you to share a 3D link of your mood board. Recipients can view your designs in full 3D, complete with light and shadow, enhancing designer-client interactions and also streamlining feedback and collaboration within design teams.

Start designing with Mattoboard today

In the dynamic world of design, achieving excellence demands a blend of creativity, efficiency, and innovation. Mattoboard is your key to unlocking these elements, empowering you to elevate your design skills, enhance client interactions, and deliver breathtaking results. Don't let the limitations of traditional mood boarding restrict your creative potential. Embrace the future of mood boarding with Mattoboard and transform the way you conceive, visualize, and present your ideas.

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