Google unveils Mixboard, a new AI application designed to enhance creativity and refresh the traditional mood board concept. More than just a collage tool, it acts as a visual laboratory where AI transforms a few words into a rich and customizable inspiration board.
With Mixboard, Google is stepping into Pinterest’s territory but with a radically different approach. There’s no need to sift through thousands of existing images. Simply describe an idea and the AI generates a complete board for you. With the Nano Banana model, users can modify, combine, or regenerate their visuals to enrich their brainstorming sessions.
Effortless Brainstorming with Google Mixboard
Google is making a bold return to the creativity landscape with Mixboard, a new AI application aimed at reinventing brainstorming sessions. The goal is to empower everyone to create smart mood boards.
It’s similar to Pinterest, but with the aid of AI. You no longer need to have a stockpile of images. Just type in a simple instruction, and the AI will generate a board brimming with visual inspiration.
Here’s how it works: Pinterest relies on your Pins, while with Mixboard, you can start from scratch with a text prompt. For instance, you might input “an elegant retro-style living room.” You also have the option to modify pre-filled boards if you need a bit of assistance. Plus, you can continually reinvent your creations through options to regenerate or enhance your images.
What’s even better is that the AI can analyze the visuals on your boards and generate associated text. This feature proves useful in transforming simple images into genuine concepts.
The Superpower of Nano Banana
Mixboard leverages Nano Banana, an AI image editing model praised for its ability to perform complex modifications while maintaining realistic results. Nano Banana not only allows you to modify created images but also to combine them. For example, blending a zen decor style with an industrial loft.
Google envisions Mixboard as a versatile creative assistant. Whether you’re looking for ideas to decorate your apartment, craft an event theme, begin a DIY project, or brainstorm around an artistic universe.
🚨 NEW LABS EXPERIMENT 🚨
Introducing Mixboard 💡🧑🎨 an experimental, AI-powered concepting board. Designed to help you explore, visualize, and refine your ideas and powered by our latest image generation model (🍌)
Now available in US-only public beta! Learn more and try it… pic.twitter.com/7JXmVo5YVP— Google Labs (@GoogleLabs) September 23, 2025
Why is Google diving into this venture? Generation Z has taken to digital mood boards, popularized by tools like Shuffles from Pinterest, and other creative apps like Verse. Even Depop has introduced a collage tool for fashion. The landscape is ripe for innovation, and Google intends to stake its claim.
If you want to test out Mixboard, the public beta is currently available only in the United States, via Google Labs (labs.google/mixboard). A Discord community is already set up for users to share ideas and showcase each other’s creations. Don’t hesitate to share your thoughts in the comments.
