# Showcasing Miniaturist Mastery Case Study Of Gull Miniatures
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# Showcasing Miniaturist Mastery: Case Study of Gull Miniatures

Case StudyLightbox Studio

Jun 11

Written By Beyondspace

#### Business

Gull Miniatures

#### Services

Miniature Art

#### Platforms

Squarespace

### The Business

**Miniatures painting service**

Gull Miniatures, based in Scotland, is a commission painting service that prints, paints, and sells high-quality hobby miniatures. For two years, they have been providing beautifully painted miniatures to clients who appreciate fine craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Gull Miniatures

### The Challenge

Gull Miniatures needed a solution that allowed prospective clients to closely examine their previous work. The inability to pinch-to-zoom on mobile devices was a significant drawback, potentially deterring clients who expect to see detailed images of the miniatures before making a commission decision. This issue was so critical that it nearly led to abandoning Squarespace altogether.

Gull Miniatures previous work

### The Solution

**Beyondspace Lightbox Studio Plugin**

Lightbox Studio  plugin provided the necessary functionality for mobile users to pinch-zoom and closely inspect the miniatures. This feature was crucial for showcasing the detailed work that Gull Miniatures prides itself on. The plugin was user-friendly and easy to install, even for someone with limited technical skills.

### The Transformation

**Enhancing Client Experience**  
With the Squarespace lightbox plugin in place, Gull Miniatures saw an immediate improvement in the usability of their image galleries, especially for mobile users. This enhancement allowed potential clients to get a detailed view of the miniatures, ensuring they could fully appreciate the skill and detail involved in the painting process.

Artwork with lightbox studio enabled

### Comparison with Competitors

**Research and Decision**  
While there were other Squarespace lightbox solutions mentioned in Squarespace community forum, Beyondspace Lightbox Studio  came highly recommended and stood out as the best choice. Gull Miniatures did not test other options, as this plugin met their needs perfectly from the start.

**Key Factors in Choosing Beyondspace Lightbox Studio:**

- High recommendations from the Squarespace community
- Clear instructions and ease of installation
- Effective pinch-zoom functionality for mobile devices

> “fixed a core feature that is missing on squarespace by default installation was simple and took less than 5 minutes”

— Duncan Gillespie

### User Experience and Feedback

**Integration and Use**  
The integration of the Beyondspace Lightbox Studio plugin into the Squarespace site was seamless. The provided instructions were straightforward, allowing the plugin to be implemented in under five minutes.

**Future Improvements**  
Currently, Gull Miniatures is satisfied with the plugin and does not have any immediate suggestions for additional features.

Gull Miniatures work

### The Takeaway

**Empowering Visual Excellence**

Gull Miniatures' experience with Beyondspace Lightbox Studio demonstrates the importance of visual presentation in the commission painting business. By enhancing the user experience with detailed image viewing capabilities, they were able to maintain and potentially increase their client base. This case study highlights how the right plugin can transform a business's online presence and improve customer satisfaction.

Beyondspace 

As a Squarespace Circle member, Beyondspace delivers plugins that elevate your website, streamline workflows, and optimize the Editor experience—saving time and driving engagement.

https://beyondspace.studio

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