Welcome to Taylor Design Studios
Established in 1981 as a freelance graphic design agency to the mass industry. Our team of
Designers, Illustrators, Concept Artists, and Website Designers have over 26 years of creative
experience.
Results driven in all aspects of design and marketing, delivering to you, and your clients only the
best in quality and in workmanship. We are cost effective working with any budget. And we
demand excellence from our team and nothing less.
Our experienced team is skilled in all facets of the industry, including Automotive, Defense, Diesel
Engines, Aerospace, Marine, Concept Design, Aftermarket Kits, Theatrical, Retail, Political
Campaigns, Clothier Designs, TV and Movie industries.
Please explore our studio portfolios to learn more about what we offer and request a quote or
contact us to see what we can do for you today. Where creativity and imagination come to life!
Jeffery A. Taylor
CEO - Design Director
Established in 1981 as a freelance graphic design agency to the mass industry. Our team of
Designers, Illustrators, Concept Artists, and Website Designers have over 26 years of creative
experience.
Results driven in all aspects of design and marketing, delivering to you, and your clients only the
best in quality and in workmanship. We are cost effective working with any budget. And we
demand excellence from our team and nothing less.
Our experienced team is skilled in all facets of the industry, including Automotive, Defense, Diesel
Engines, Aerospace, Marine, Concept Design, Aftermarket Kits, Theatrical, Retail, Political
Campaigns, Clothier Designs, TV and Movie industries.
Please explore our studio portfolios to learn more about what we offer and request a quote or
contact us to see what we can do for you today. Where creativity and imagination come to life!
Jeffery A. Taylor
CEO - Design Director
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FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT
The extent of Wright's genius in integrating every detail of this design
can only be hinted at in photographs. This organically designed
private residence was intended to be a nature retreat for its owners.
The house is well-known for its connection to the site: it is built on top
of an active waterfall which flows beneath the house. The fireplace
hearth in the living room is composed of boulders found on the site
and upon which the house was built — one set of boulders which
was left in place protrudes slightly through the living room floor.
Wright had initially intended that these boulders would be cut flush
with the floor, but this had been one of the Kaufmann family's favorite
sunning spots, so Mr. Kaufmann insisted that it be left as it was. The
stone floors are waxed, while the hearth is left plain, giving the
impression of dry rocks protruding from a stream.
Integration with the setting extends even to small details. For
example, where glass meets stone walls, there is no metal frame;
rather, the glass is caulked directly to the stone. There are stairways
directly down to the water. And in the "bridge" that connects the main
house to the guest and servant building, a natural boulder drips water
inside, which is then directed back out. Bedrooms are small, some
even with low ceilings, perhaps to encourage people outward toward
the open social areas, decks, and outdoors.
The active stream (which can be heard constantly throughout the
house), immediate surroundings, and locally quarried stone walls
and cantilevered terraces (resembling the nearby rock formations)
are meant to be in harmony, in line with Wright's interest in making
buildings that were more "organic" and which thus seemed to be
more engaged with their surroundings. Although the waterfall can be
heard throughout the house, it can't be seen without going outside.
The design incorporates broad expanses of windows and the
balconies are off main rooms giving a sense of the closeness of the
surroundings. The experiential climax of visiting the house is an
interior staircase leading down from the living room allowing direct
access to the rushing stream beneath the house.
Driveway leading to the entrance of Fallingwater.
Wright's views of what would be the entry have been argued about;
still, the door Wright considered the main door is tucked away in a
corner and is rather small. Wright's idea of the grand facade for this
house is from the perspective of all the famous pictures of the house,
looking up from downstream, viewing the opposite corner from the
main door.
can only be hinted at in photographs. This organically designed
private residence was intended to be a nature retreat for its owners.
The house is well-known for its connection to the site: it is built on top
of an active waterfall which flows beneath the house. The fireplace
hearth in the living room is composed of boulders found on the site
and upon which the house was built — one set of boulders which
was left in place protrudes slightly through the living room floor.
Wright had initially intended that these boulders would be cut flush
with the floor, but this had been one of the Kaufmann family's favorite
sunning spots, so Mr. Kaufmann insisted that it be left as it was. The
stone floors are waxed, while the hearth is left plain, giving the
impression of dry rocks protruding from a stream.
Integration with the setting extends even to small details. For
example, where glass meets stone walls, there is no metal frame;
rather, the glass is caulked directly to the stone. There are stairways
directly down to the water. And in the "bridge" that connects the main
house to the guest and servant building, a natural boulder drips water
inside, which is then directed back out. Bedrooms are small, some
even with low ceilings, perhaps to encourage people outward toward
the open social areas, decks, and outdoors.
The active stream (which can be heard constantly throughout the
house), immediate surroundings, and locally quarried stone walls
and cantilevered terraces (resembling the nearby rock formations)
are meant to be in harmony, in line with Wright's interest in making
buildings that were more "organic" and which thus seemed to be
more engaged with their surroundings. Although the waterfall can be
heard throughout the house, it can't be seen without going outside.
The design incorporates broad expanses of windows and the
balconies are off main rooms giving a sense of the closeness of the
surroundings. The experiential climax of visiting the house is an
interior staircase leading down from the living room allowing direct
access to the rushing stream beneath the house.
Driveway leading to the entrance of Fallingwater.
Wright's views of what would be the entry have been argued about;
still, the door Wright considered the main door is tucked away in a
corner and is rather small. Wright's idea of the grand facade for this
house is from the perspective of all the famous pictures of the house,
looking up from downstream, viewing the opposite corner from the
main door.
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Fallingwater stands as one of Wright's greatest masterpieces both for its dynamism and for
its integration with the striking natural surroundings. Wright's passion for Japanese
architecture was strongly reflected in the design of Fallingwater, particularly in the importance
of interpenetrating exterior and interior spaces and the strong emphasis placed on harmony
between man and nature. Tadao Ando once stated: "I think Wright learned the most important
aspect of architecture, the treatment of space, from Japanese architecture. When I visited
Fallingwater in Pennsylvania, I found that same sensibility of space. But there was the
additional sounds of nature that appealed to me."
its integration with the striking natural surroundings. Wright's passion for Japanese
architecture was strongly reflected in the design of Fallingwater, particularly in the importance
of interpenetrating exterior and interior spaces and the strong emphasis placed on harmony
between man and nature. Tadao Ando once stated: "I think Wright learned the most important
aspect of architecture, the treatment of space, from Japanese architecture. When I visited
Fallingwater in Pennsylvania, I found that same sensibility of space. But there was the
additional sounds of nature that appealed to me."
On the hillside above the main house is a four-car carport (though
the Kaufmanns had requested a garage), servants' quarters, and a
guest bedroom. This attached outbuilding was built one year later
using the same quality of materials and attention to detail as the
main house. Just uphill from it is a small 6-foot-deep swimming
pool, continually fed by natural water, which then overflows to the
river below. Through a visual trick comparing the swimming pool
walls with the landscape beyond, the swimming pool appears not to
be level; it is, in fact, level. The carport was, at the direction of
Kaufmann, Jr., eventually enclosed for use by Fallingwater visitors,
who generally gather there at the end of guided tours. Kaufmann, Jr.
designed the interiors himself, but to specifications found in other
Fallingwater interiors designed by Wright.
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Member of the CCS Alumni Committee Since 1986
Center for Creative Studies,
College of Art & Design - Detroit, Michigan
Center for Creative Studies,
College of Art & Design - Detroit, Michigan
Member of the Illustrator's Partnership
of America, since 2007
of America, since 2007
AMERICAN ENTREPRENEUR TV SHOW
Working with one of our affiliates Edward
Foxworth, TDS Studios was contracted to
create the design and theme for the
current running weekly TV show on the
IMPACT network.
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Working with one of our affiliates Edward
Foxworth, TDS Studios was contracted to
create the design and theme for the
current running weekly TV show on the
IMPACT network.
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BELLEVILLE LAKE HOUSE PROJECT
TDS Studios contracted to design and
render home additions on Bellevelle
lake. This is just the start of many
variations and also a rear deck
stretching out to the lake to come.
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TDS Studios contracted to design and
render home additions on Bellevelle
lake. This is just the start of many
variations and also a rear deck
stretching out to the lake to come.
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HCE ENGINE DESIGN
TDS Studios concepted engine design
supporting our green technology...
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TDS Studios concepted engine design
supporting our green technology...
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WI-FI AUTOMOBILES
Concept design using todays infrastructure
of electricity to generate a wireless network
of power...
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Concept design using todays infrastructure
of electricity to generate a wireless network
of power...
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LISA L. HOWZE FOR MAYOR OF DETROIT
Current design campaign, supporting Lisa
Howze for mayor of Detroit. Complete
marketing collateral and campaign designs.
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Current design campaign, supporting Lisa
Howze for mayor of Detroit. Complete
marketing collateral and campaign designs.
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REDDYWEAR DESIGNS
Concept clothier designs for The
ReddyWear line, proposal to all
department store buyers.
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Concept clothier designs for The
ReddyWear line, proposal to all
department store buyers.
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SYNERGY DANCE ACADEMY and
Performing Arts Studio - 3rd annual
Dance Recital Design and Marketing
Collateral Artwork & Designs, Program
Design, Flyers & Maps T-Shirts &
Merchandise, Tickets, Complete collateral
designs
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Performing Arts Studio - 3rd annual
Dance Recital Design and Marketing
Collateral Artwork & Designs, Program
Design, Flyers & Maps T-Shirts &
Merchandise, Tickets, Complete collateral
designs
Read More
DICK CLARK TRIBUTE POSTER
Honoring one of our fallen icons of the era,
Mr. Dick Clark, a design montage of his
life's works. Check out our many tributes to
various themes.
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Honoring one of our fallen icons of the era,
Mr. Dick Clark, a design montage of his
life's works. Check out our many tributes to
various themes.
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MIAMI VICE - TV Series Concept
Just one of several rebirths of past
TV show eras. Based on the original
theme, TDS Studios recreated the
show for a more serious look at law
enforcement and crime
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Just one of several rebirths of past
TV show eras. Based on the original
theme, TDS Studios recreated the
show for a more serious look at law
enforcement and crime
Read More
Concept MBE 800 DIESEL
ENGINE - BIKER VERSION
Working with Detroit Diesel
Corporation, TDS Studios was
tasked to take one of their MBE 900
diesel engines and redeign the
engine graphics for various stylized
appearance designs to OEM's.
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ENGINE - BIKER VERSION
Working with Detroit Diesel
Corporation, TDS Studios was
tasked to take one of their MBE 900
diesel engines and redeign the
engine graphics for various stylized
appearance designs to OEM's.
Read More
ROGERS LAW CENTER PLLC
Marketing Brochure
Working with one of our affiliates, The
Foxworth Marketing Group. TDS
Studios designed and created a "new"
look brochure marketing kit and logo
design for The Rogers Law Center of
Detroit.
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Marketing Brochure
Working with one of our affiliates, The
Foxworth Marketing Group. TDS
Studios designed and created a "new"
look brochure marketing kit and logo
design for The Rogers Law Center of
Detroit.
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MARY'S FARM MARKET
of Canton
Compete website design, and all
marketing collateral. TDS Studios
redesigned MFM marquee business
logo and complete collateral designs.
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of Canton
Compete website design, and all
marketing collateral. TDS Studios
redesigned MFM marquee business
logo and complete collateral designs.
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Empire Boxing Club - DETROIT
Business branding design and marketing
collateral for new Detroit based boxing club.
Created with WINNING inspiration in mind.
Check them out today, new website coming
soon only by TDS Studios
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Business branding design and marketing
collateral for new Detroit based boxing club.
Created with WINNING inspiration in mind.
Check them out today, new website coming
soon only by TDS Studios
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The New Face of Sports in Town - DETROIT
Concept poster design honoring all of the Detroit
sports teams. Tigers, Red WIngs, Pistons and
Lions. Looking forward to a prosperous and
winning season.
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Concept poster design honoring all of the Detroit
sports teams. Tigers, Red WIngs, Pistons and
Lions. Looking forward to a prosperous and
winning season.
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