Cosmos.so: A Better Pinterest for Designers and Creatives

As a UI/UX designer, my brain is basically a chaotic Pinterest board—half full of brilliant ideas, half full of things I saved at 2 AM thinking they were brilliant. (Spoiler: They weren’t.)

For years, Pinterest has been the go-to platform for collecting inspiration. But let’s be honest—if you’re a designer, artist, or creative professional, Pinterest can feel more like a cluttered thrift store than a curated gallery. You start looking for typography inspiration and somehow end up with 20 recipes for homemade banana bread.

That’s where Cosmos.so comes in. And let me tell you—it feels like Pinterest, but actually made for us.

Why Cosmos.so Feels Different (and Better)

1. It’s for Deep Work, Not Doomscrolling

Pinterest is addictive. We all know that. But that’s also its problem. It’s designed to keep you scrolling, not creating. Cosmos, on the other hand, feels like a space where your ideas actually have room to grow.

It’s the difference between staring at a mood board forever and actually designing something from it.

2. No More ‘Pinterest Mess’ – Just Good Organization

Pinterest boards sound great in theory. In reality? They turn into digital junk drawers where good ideas go to die. Ever tried to find that one reference image you saved three months ago? Good luck.

Cosmos fixes this with Clusters—a smarter way to organize your inspirations. They don’t just store ideas; they actually help you work with them. It feels more structured, like having a proper design process, rather than just a pile of pretty pictures.

3. No Ads. No Weird Algorithm. Just Pure Inspiration.

Pinterest’s algorithm can be... weird. You save one Bauhaus poster, and suddenly your feed is full of mid-century modern furniture. (Which, okay, is cool—but not helpful.)

Cosmos doesn’t play that game. No ads. No distractions. No weird suggested content that makes you question your entire aesthetic. Just the things you actually want to see.

4. AI That Works Like a Smart Assistant, Not a Creepy One

The AI in Cosmos automatically tags and organizes your saved content. At first, I thought, “Okay, cool, another AI feature I’ll never use.” But after a few days, I realized it was doing something really useful—saving me time.

It’s like having a personal assistant who actually understands what you're working on. (Unlike Pinterest, where the assistant is just screaming, "MORE WEDDING IDEAS?" every time you log in.)

5. It Feels Like It’s Made for People Like Us

Pinterest is great for planning parties, looking at home decor, and discovering life hacks you'll never actually try. But for designers, artists, and creatives, it has never truly felt tailored for us. Cosmos does.

It feels like a platform that understands the creative process—how we collect, connect, and build on ideas.

Final Thoughts: The Pinterest We Deserved

Pinterest had the chance to evolve into a real tool for creatives. Instead, it became a marketplace. Cosmos steps in to fill that gap.

It’s not perfect (yet), but it’s headed in the right direction. If you’re tired of fighting Pinterest’s clutter and just want a clean, smart, and actually useful space to gather inspiration, give Cosmos.so a try.

At the very least, you won’t get sucked into an endless feed of DIY candle-making tutorials. (Unless that’s your thing. No judgment.)