Visual and Playful Tools

Materialization of abstract concepts

Communication between consultant and client often faces a semantic barrier: what the consultant technically defines as "creative style" may be interpreted by the client as "disguise". To bridge this gap, tangible tools are used.

One effective technique is the use of "garment tokens": magazine clippings or high-quality prints of pieces of clothing, footwear and accessories, mounted on rigid cards.

These can be color-coded (e.g., pink backgrounds for tops, green for bottoms) to facilitate manipulation.

This resource allows for playful dynamics on a table, inviting the client to instinctively select which pieces appeal to him/her ("like/dislike") or to construct hypothetical sets ("oracle of looks").

By physically manipulating the images, the client reveals their subconscious preferences and stylistic boundaries in a way that simple conversation fails to do, allowing the consultant to diagnose style with concrete visual evidence and not just verbal assumptions.

Unifying the color vocabulary

Color is another fertile ground for misunderstanding. A client may say he hates "green," referring to hospital green, but love emerald green.

To avoid this, it is helpful to have a "Color Box": a collection of cut-outs, fabric swatches, paint charts, or disassembled pantonnieres representing a wide range of hues.

During the session, this box is used for the client to physically point out what they mean when they talk about "wine red" or "sky blue".

It also serves to show the real difference between colors that are often confused, such as salmon and coral, or beige and camel.

This tool validates the client's perception and establishes a common "visual dictionary," ensuring that when the consultant recommends a palette, the client visualizes exactly the right shades.

Digital deliverables and user guides

Modern consulting extends to the digital realm. The "Lookbook" or style dossier is the final tool that the client takes with them.

It is not just a written report, but a practical visual guide.

It can include photographs taken during the "shop your closet" session, where the client wears the approved outfits, organized in digital albums on their phone by occasion of use (work, weekend, events).

In addition, digital collages or moodboards can be created to serve as future inspiration, showing how to combine basic garments with current trends.

These guides act as a personalized instruction manual, empowering the client to replicat