Name: Gustavo Tassoniero
Age: 31
Country: Chapecó/Santa Catarina/Brazil
Job: Designer 3D/ Art Director
Web-site: www.gustavotassoniero.com.br
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/GTArquiteturaDigital
3DA: How did you start working in 3D field? How much time has passed and what kind of studies did you do?
GT: I studied Architecture and Urbanism, I graduated as technician in Interior Design and Furniture Production. Also I specialized in 3D by Autodesk – Authorized Training Centers. I am currently working as a Creative Director at a technological company.
3DA: Which are your favorite software and plugins for your daily projects?
GT: I use 3ds Max, Archicad, AutoCAD, Photoshop for post production. I also use Vray 2.0 and plugins like Pack Forest, Fume FX
3DA: Tell us something about a project that gave you great satisfactions
GT: I was awarded 1st place in the New Talent Competition in Brazil, made by the Brazilian Association of Designers. We developed an area of 256 sq.m. for Nike Store. My work finished ahead of 74 projects nation wide.
3DA: From where do you take inspiration for your artworks?
GT: I do a lot of reading, a lot of study and research, and practice enough, making and remaking several times if necessary.
3DA: How do you live this period of economic crisis? How is it in your country?
GT: Here in Brazil the market is heated, there are times with more and less demand. Marketing activities, and a little creativity when it comes to advertise the product are essential.
3DA: What would you suggest to people that are approaching to 3D and architecture?
GT: I suggest you to run after your goals, study enough, do specialization courses, read a lot. The architecture as a whole, this includes 3D Design are part of our daily life, make your design beautiful and functional, share ideas with people who add around you and try to be better than yesterday.