Everyone knows that Spotify is the number one music platform and Pinterest is the number one lifestyle app, but only cool people know about the amazing Pinterest + Spotify combo. I’ve been pretty much addicted to both apps for years and I’ve always had a very specific way of organizing my playlists and boards. I never knew my secret to ultimate organization was so strange until my friend pointed it out and now, I’m deciding to share my little secret. Everyone has their own ways to make playlists and boards but if you’re struggling with the way you organize, maybe consider my method that’s taken over a year to perfect.
I’d honestly say I’m an obsessive person, so when I find a new show, movie, or game that I love, I have to do something (other than consume more media about it). That includes making fan art, Pinterest boards, and Spotify playlists.
So, the first step in Steph’s guide is getting inspired! Find something you really like because after all of this, you’ll probably be sick of it. Maybe a show that you just finished (or started!) and you can’t watch anymore episodes right now. Or a movie that you just watched and loved but there’s not much fanbase or media about it online. You could even use that game that you’ve been obsessed with for years but never told anyone because they probably wouldn’t care as much as you do. Finding a celebrity or aesthetic you really like also works! If you want to become super focused on a big, upcoming project, you can choose that too!
Next is making a Spotify playlist! This is important because you can listen to it while you make the Pinterest board. I’m a very physical planner so I usually get a piece of paper and plan out what music I associate with whatever media I’m making a playlist about. If you’re stuck, the website Spotalike helps me a ton. It creates a whole playlist based off of one song you enter.
Think about the songs’ significance to the media or characters you’re basing your playlist off of. To stay focused, I like to write down why I’m adding the song to the playlist. Maybe the meaning of the song relates to the message of your media, or the song matches the time it takes place or was made.
Now it’s time for the Pinterest board! I’ll be honest, this part takes me about a week at least. I’ve been told I “work overtime” on Pinterest. I physically plan this out on paper as well (because I’m insane).
First is the board title. I always add the type of media at the beginning. I use “VG” for video games, “TV” for a show and “MV” for a movie, “CELEB” for celebrities, “AES” for any aesthetics, and “MISC” as miscellaneous for things I can’t put into any of the previous categories. I also use other abbreviations for things a little more niche, if necessary, like “YT” for YouTubers or just “LIFE” for lifestyle boards (like dorm or outfit ideas). I usually separate these from the title of the media with little arrows or brackets. Make sure to use the same symbols for each board so everything looks cohesive.
Next up are the sections! I know some people don’t like to use them in their Pinterest boards but for Steph’s (insane) guide, it’s so necessary. For the title of these, you’ll use the same method you did for the board title. I use “CH” for any characters, “DYN” for dynamics or friendships/relationships, “LOC” for locations or any settings, “BTS” for behind-the-scenes stuff, and “MISC” for anything miscellaneous again (I usually put fanart or memes in this section).
Here are some extra notes that might help! If you’re struggling with finding pins to fill your board with, search up whatever media you’re making a board about with the category it’s in. There’s a small chance that someone who’s good at making Pinterest boards already made one that you can take inspiration from or snatch some pins from. I would also recommend using symbols or emojis to decorate your playlist title and description as well as your board and section titles. And if you like to edit pictures, you can make a custom cover for your playlist and boards!
Thank you for reading this strange blog post where I share my little guide for how I obsess over media with organization (and class)! I’m really curious about others who take their playlists and boards very seriously and their method of organization. Let me know if you take one for the team and use my crazy guide.
you rlly might be onto something with this.. unfortunately, I don’t have the commitment for this, but it sounds cool!!
I LOVE THIS. whenever i’m working on a story or writing a new ttrpg campaign, i make a pinterest board and a spotify playlist to fuel my creativity. this is my favorite thing to do. it’s a pass time hobby for me ngl. my favorite thing is to get really obsessed with a tv show or movie, then make a pinterest board centered around that piece of media and have a bunch of separate boards inside the main board for all the characters and/or relationships. it’s so much fun and i have thousands of pins saved bc of it. we should share pinterests + spotifys!!!!
I’m internally a very obsessed person but I never know how to structure my playlists and Pinterest boards, so I end up just giving up. This will absolutely affect my Pinterest layout. I also can never find songs to add to playlists that fit the exact vibe of a song I’m starting with so Spotalike will be bookmarked IMMEDIATELY.
This sounds like a full-time job and the dedication you have is very admirable!
This is so helpful! I’ve been trying to find ways to get more organized and this blog just flipped a switch in my brain
I love turning on music and just scrolling through Pinterest for hours. It may not be healthy but it’s relaxing.