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The new location of this year’s Stamford Boys & Girls Club Corporate 5K was one block from our studio at Mill River Park. Over 1,500 runners participated this year. Dan Taylor (at left) took third place in the CEO division and Nora Vaivads finished sixth in her division. Over $200,000 were raised to benefit the Stamford Boys & Girls Club, which serves more than 1,600 children ages 6-18, offering programs and services to promote and enhance youth development.

On Thursday December 1st, we celebrated our 30th anniversary and the 2022 holiday season with current and former team members, creative partners, and clients at our studio. Great food was catered by Seasons, beverages were supplied by Buy the Bottle, and the event was capped with a fun look back presentation by Dan. Thanks everyone for joining us for a wonderful evening!

Taylor Design created the t-shirt that was used as a gift for participants in the AIGA CT’s Make-A-Thon 2022. The event is a 12-hour design marathon that partners local nonprofits with creative and strategic-minded professionals to produce quality marketing materials, pro bono. Make-A-Thon was held on June 25, 2022 at Digital Surgeons in New Haven, CT.

The 2022 Stamford Boys & Girls Club 5K attracted over 1,000 runners. Our team this year included (from left to right) Dan Taylor, Kristine Habersang, Steve Habersang, and Nora Vaivads. Over $200,000 were raised to benefit the Stamford Boys & Girls Club.

Our art director Steve, who also works as a pen & ink illustrator, will face off against Daniel Sheridan, an illustrator who creates art with his tablet, at the AIGA Opposites Attract event on Wednesday, February 16th at 7:00pm. Register today.

Designer Cindy Lau competed in the Philadelphia Marathon on Sunday November 21, finishing with a time of 3 hours, 54 seconds. The city-centered course provided Cindy with a great view of Philly’s many historic sites. Congratulations to Cindy and all 15,000 of the 2021 participants!

Due to the health crisis, the 2021 Stamford Boys & Girls Club 5K was virtual again this year. Our team included Mary Ellen Guarnieri, Steve Habersang, Cindy Lau, Nora Vaivads, Dan Taylor, and Chris Taylor. Taylor Design finished 21st in the corporate miles team distance competition with our top three runners—Nora running 22 miles, Dan 15 miles and Mary Ellen 10 miles. Well done! All proceeds raised benefit the Stamford Boys & Girls Club.

On April 8, the Hartford Art School hosted an alumni forum on the topic of internships. Moderated by Dan, the panelists included HAS alumni Terrel Grant, a photographer based in Brooklyn; Lauren Traeger, a professional scenic artist also based in Brooklyn; and our very own Cindy Lau.

As part of Hartford Art School’s Professional Practices program, on February 6th Dan presented our company’s work to graduating seniors, including specific projects designed by recent UHart grads Cindy Lau and Iris Tao, and shared tips to succeeding as a designer in today’s marketplace. Graphic design professor Mike Scricco coordinated the event and served as the moderator.