Ilan Valdes

Questioner
DISC Type : c

Gallery host at Artisan People Limited

Spain

Overview

Ilan Valdes is a multidisciplinary artist, writer, and creative consultant focused on social impact, sustainability, and strategic communication. With an MFA in Fine Art Photography from the University of the Arts London, he blends systems thinking with practical implementation on projects ranging from climate campaigns to curriculum design.

A Peruvian artist currently based in London, Ilans personal work explores themes of identity, perception, and fragility across photography, painting, and sculpture. His practice is deeply informed by his diasporic experience and often involves collaboration with scientists, educators, and grassroots organizations to translate complex research into accessible experiences.

He has designed creative workshops in the Amazon and co-developed an outdoor education curriculum for UAL that links sustainability with design.

Personality Overview

Systematic

Price-Sensitive

Cautious & Analytical

They prefer to analyze every situation thoroughly.
  They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.

Topics They Care About

Social Impact Design
Advises on integrating ethics and sustainability into visual projects, including community-centered campaigns in the Peruvian Amazon and youth protection initiatives.
Art & Sustainability
Co-developed 'Time in Nature, ' an experimental curriculum at University of the Arts London to ground creative learning in ecological literacy and time spent outdoors.
Identity & Perception
A central theme in his artistic practice, where he uses photography and sculpture to explore constructed identity, visibility, and the politics of perception.

Media Appearances

Ilan has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2022 - 10-2024
Gallery host at Artisan People Limited
1-2019 - 4-2020
Freelance Production Designer at Fértil
12-2015 - 3-2017
Event Production at CINECORP.PE
12-2014 - 3-2015
Retail Sales Executive at Copper Mountain Resort
University of the Arts London at Part-time

Education

9-2021 - 12-2022
Master of Fine Arts - MFA from University of the Arts London
2-2014 - 8-2019
Bachelor's degree in Audiovisual Communication from Universidad de Lima

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During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

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  • Share as much information as possible regarding your product
  • Keep some extra margin in hand as they will likely negotiate the pricing

DONT's

  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient
  • Don’t try to be too friendly or informal with them
  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ilan is

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  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ilan

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ilan move?

  • They can move at a reasonable pace while making their decisions if they have the necessary information.

  • Can Ilan take some risk or not?

  • They can take risk if they are convinced that they have analyzed the circumstances well.


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