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I started with a simple product image and wanted to see how far I could push it without losing what makes the phone feel real.
I worked on the visual direction, composition, lighting, reflections, color balance, depth, and fine details. I also used Adobe Illustrator to refine the graphic elements and bring the overall composition together.
The real challenge wasn’t adding more effects.
It was finding the right balance between technology and human creativity — keeping the phone authentic while giving the image a stronger personality.
Skills used:
Adobe Illustrator · Visual Composition · Art Direction · Lighting & Shadow · Color Correction · Retouching · Detail Enhancement · Creative Concept Development
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