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Google announces Mixboard, a new mood board for brainstorming and planning

Google Mixboard is useful for things like home decor planning and event themes, to DIY projects and product concepts.

Mixboard is currently accessible in the United States as a public beta. Google said that although it is still in its early stages, it would increase accessibility to AI-powered innovation. (Image: Google Labs)

Mixboard, a new experimental AI-powered tool from Google, is intended to assist users in ideation and brainstorming. The tool functions similar to a digital mood board, allowing users to create project inspiration by combining text and images. Additionally, it gets Google’s Nano Banana AI model integration for editing.

Mixboard positions itself as a creative platform similar to Pinterest but with AI at its core. Instead of only collecting existing content, users can also generate unique visuals and text using Google’s tools. This makes Mixboard useful for things like home decor planning and event themes, to DIY projects and product concepts.

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Features

Users have the option of selecting from pre-made sample boards or starting from scratch by creating a text prompt. Whether they need inspiration or have a clear plan, this makes it simple to get started fast.

Mixboard allows users to create graphics using AI or upload their own photos. they may mix new AI-generated material with their own references due to this flexibility.

They can may make minor adjustments by inputting instructions into Google’s new picture editing model, Nano Banana. For instance, the user doesn’t need to be skilled in design to merge photographs or change details.

Options like “regenerate” and “more like this” allow them to quickly explore different versions of their ideas. It is said to be a simple way to refine concepts and see alternatives.

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Mixboard can also generate text based on images already on the user’s board. This can help add descriptions, labels, or captions without extra effort.