How do I arrange and organize a moodboard?

Last verified 22 July 2026
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The short version

Drag pieces around the canvas to position them, resize them by their handles, and group related references together. Use `Tidy up` to arrange a selection in a row, column, organic layout, or cluster.

A moodboard says more when it is arranged with intent. Canvas gives you a free canvas, so you can place references the way they read best, then clean up the layout in one step.

Arrange the canvas

  1. Position pieces. Drag images and products around the canvas to place them where you want.
  2. Resize and group. Drag a piece’s handles to resize it, and select several pieces to move or group them together.
  3. Tidy up. Select a group of pieces and choose Tidy up, then choose Row, Column, Organic, or Cluster. Adjust the spacing, shuffle the arrangement, or choose a hero piece where those controls are available.

Add color and context

A moodboard can include images, color swatches, and short text labels. Swatches fix a palette, while labels can name a section or explain a choice. Together, they give a client context for the references.

Tip

Reach for Tidy up when a board feels cluttered. Place the references roughly, choose Row, Column, Organic, or Cluster, and adjust from there.

When the board says what you want it to, see How do I share a moodboard with a client?.

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