Pinterest Adds A 'Remix' Feature To Collage, So Users 'Can Get Even More Creative'

Pinterest Remix

The internet is just full of images and videos. They bring colors to the otherwise black-and-white boring text-only internet.

This is where Pinterest shines. As a visual discovery platform where users can find, save, and organize ideas or inspiration, known as "Pins," which can be images or videos. Users can also create "boards" to categorize their Pins based on themes like home decor, fashion, recipes, and more.

In the fully-complex world of social media where people are oversharing, Pinterest remains unique due to being one of the sources where users can get inspired and plan future projects.

But as a platform for images, Pinterest knows that it wouldn't be complete with a collage feature, which it says can "help you visually express ideas and see how things come together on Pinterest."

This time, Pinterest is enhancing that feature, with the introduction of 'Remix.'

Pinterest Remix

In an announcement, Pinterest said that it announced two new features for Remix:

  1. Collage remixing which lets users collaborate, build on and use existing collages as a starting point for their own creativity.
  2. Collage sharing which makes it easier to download and share collages in video format on other social media platforms.

According to Pinterest, its Collages are "an interactive Pin format composed of cutouts," and have been allowing users to bring their ideas to life in a dynamic and engaging way since their introduction in 2023.

Remix brings a new way for users to utilize Collages.

Here, Remixing is a way for users to make a collage, but control whether other users can use it as a creative starting point.

"When remixing is enabled, users can build on existing collages and add their own personal spin, leveraging them as templates to help inspire and stretch their creativity—especially for users just getting started. We’re also seeing users, especially Gen Z, use remixing as a form of creative connection and communication," explained Pinterest.

To find a collage to remix, users can simply browse collages to remix by navigating to the Remix a collage card option in the collage tool.

Users can also remix the collages they discover as they’re browsing Pinterest by tapping Remix in the bottom right corner of the collage.

Because the idea behind Remix is social, the tool allows users to collaborate with others, including tagging.

"Remixes are always linked to the original collage and creator," said Pinterest.

Pinterest Remix

And again, because the idea of the tool is to make Pins more social, Pinterest is also giving users the ability to showcase their aesthetic and creativity with collage sharing feature.

"People use collages to showcase their unique tastes and aesthetics. And now, we’re making it easier for users to share their collages with others," said Pinterest.

Initially, collage remixing has been made available globally to all Pinterest users on both iOS and Android devices. 

Published: 
14/10/2024