Photoshop Projects Volume 14

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GABRIELA FUENTE
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HUIS CLOS
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Gabriela Fuente
Studio for Huis
Clos Spring
Summer 2013
“Clients pick me because
they know I can deliver the
result they need”
Style and inspiration
I think I’m a chameleon. I’m always
changing and I can work with any style
of design. I feel the need for change and
will constantly try new things. My main
inspiration comes from nature. I live and
work surrounded by huge tropical
trees that inspire me all the time.
Client challenges
Working with clients
I don’t have one major client, although
I do work with some clients that demand
very exclusive and specific pieces. I’ll
always try to meet the needs of my
clients. I’m there to make sure their vision
will be well translated to the design, so I
try to go above and beyond.
Last year one client came up with the idea of working with a very low resolution
photo they took with a bad camera and I had to redesign the image first. That took
me a long time and required a lot of patience before actually starting the design
process. Then they wanted new textures and a completely different colour
pattern. It wasn’t easy to recolour because of the design contrast. In the end I was
happy with the final result. It didn’t remind me of the first low-resolution image at
all – it was a completely new image that looked amazing.
Five tips for
keeping the
clients happy
01 INFORMATION
First know your client,
know their needs and wishes
02 PERSPECTIVE
Always try to see your work
from the client’s perspective
03 LIMITATIONS
Understand your client’s
limitations in terms of techniques
or budget so you can advise them
on the best technique for them to
use when printing
BE REALISTIC
04 Never sell what you can´t
deliver, it doesn’t work
HAVE FUN
05Enjoy what you’re doing
and have fun
And remember, every client will be
different, so take each one as they
come. Don’t be afraid to ask for
more information and find out
what they see for the final product.
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