How to Create a Mood Board? First rule of creating a mood board: there are no rules. Mood boards are put together to communicate design concepts easily with people who were not involved in the design process. There is no right or wrong way of putting together one either, because it all comes down to the architect and what you are trying to convey, so make sure to be as explorative as possible. There are many types of mood boards: material swatches, color palettes, finishes, experience and mood, overall appearance, etc. and each one is designed differently. So make sure you define what you are presenting to avoid any confusion.