New Delhi: Google has unveiled Mixboard, an experimental AI-powered platform designed to help users create moodboards and explore design ideas with ease. Launched under Google Labs, the tool is powered by the Gemini 2.5 Flash model and is currently available in public beta across the United States. With its open canvas approach, Mixboard allows both professionals and casual users to transform simple ideas into visually rich projects.

How Mixboard works for users

Mixboard offers an intuitive interface that blends generative AI with user-friendly design controls. Users can:

  • Start a new project with text prompts or pre-designed templates.
  • Upload personal images or rely on AI to generate new visuals.
  • Edit boards through natural language commands such as combining images, making tweaks, or regenerating new versions.
  • Use one-click shortcuts like regenerate or more like this for quick redesigns.
  • Generate contextual text inspired by any image on the board for additional creative input.

For example, prompts such as “show me cups, bowls, and plates in Memphis style” or “plan an autumn party in my living room” can instantly create moodboards for home décor, DIY projects, or even event planning.

How Mixboard compares with existing platforms

Visual moodboards are not a new concept, with platforms like Adobe Firefly Boards and FigJam already popular among creators. However, Mixboard distinguishes itself by integrating Google’s generative AI capabilities. It serves as a hybrid of Pinterest-style inspiration boards and AI-driven image generation tools, offering more interactivity and customisation than traditional platforms.

This makes it particularly appealing for users who want both inspiration and direct creative output in one space.

Early access and community engagement

Mixboard is currently accessible via public beta at labs.google/mixboard

for users in the United States. To strengthen its feedback loop, Google has also set up a Discord community where participants can share suggestions, showcase projects, and stay updated on other experiments within Google Labs.

Google’s focus on visual creativity

The launch of Mixboard signals Google’s increasing interest in building AI-powered design tools. With the rising popularity of creative applications that use AI for art, décor, and event planning, Mixboard is positioned as an entry point for users who want to explore ideas visually without requiring advanced design skills.

For professional designers, it offers a quick ideation tool; for casual users, it provides a playful way to bring imagination to life. Whether it is sketching out a party theme, redecorating a living room, or planning DIY projects, Mixboard reflects Google’s attempt to merge AI innovation with everyday creativity.

Conclusion

By combining generative AI with an interactive canvas, Mixboard has positioned itself as a unique entry in the world of design tools. With its beta launch in the United States, Google is not only testing a fresh approach to creative workflows but also signalling its long-term focus on AI-driven visual design. As feedback from early adopters flows in, Mixboard could well shape the way moodboards and design ideation evolve in the AI era.