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Starting at a very early age, Jeffery A. Taylor
began his understanding and passion of the arts.
Recalling from his Mother at the age of 3 drawing
the pet bird in a high-chair. From that point on
there was no question about how the arts would
influence the rest of his life.
By the age of 10, Jeffery was designing cars and
houses with a drawing board that his Father bought
him. This was probably the best gift that any parent
could have ever bought for a young artist. This was
to be the start of things to come
In his junior high years attending Stevenson Jr High
in Westland, his art teacher saw a promise in his
work. He then entered Jeffery's work in several
local art contests through Wayne county. His
artwork won him Gold Key Awards in almost every
contest.
He continued this creative edge attending John Glenn
High school in Westland. Where learning consisted of
designing cars, aircraft, spacecraft, building model
homes, model spacecraft and various other creations.
His talents required more challenging aspects in the arts.
Therefore after graduating in 1981, he attended the
Center For Creative Studies in Detroit.
Working through the Industrial and Automotive Design
programs, and now completing his BFA degree. Jeffery
started right into the business world in 1986. Those were
challenging times in the job market but he persevered
and obtained a job as a Assistant Production Director
and Assistant Engineer at MicroCraft in Novi Michigan.
The company designed and built various electronic
mirror switches and electrical components for all
automotive manufactures. Using his talents and skills,
Jeffery significantly helped to reduce the scrap rate and
increased volume and profits.


Jeffery continued along his career path, moving to companies such
as AM General in Livonia, Michigan. Working in the defense industry
as a Project Leader, Coordinator and Graphic Designer & Illustrator.
He then went on to work briefly at Ford Motor Company in the same
support however, opportunities continued to arise.
After a sincere networking attempt to work for the Space Agency.
He received a vacancy announcement from The National
Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) as a Graphic
Designer at Moffiet Field California. Which is now the Ames
Research Facility, located East of Oakland.
At that same time he was also tapped by Detroit Diesel Corporation
in Detroit, Michigan. DDC had just been purchased by Roger
Penske. DDC in the midst of restructuring the company was looking
for Graphic Designers & Illustrators to facilitate their ILS/STS
contracts with the Government.
Jeffery agreed to accept the position at DDC. Working not only on
the military side, but also on the commercial side. Supporting
concept design, and illustrations for Series 60, 50, 55, 2 cycle and
the MTU product line. Also managed production line assembly
instructions drawings (AIDS). He soon became a project leader at
DDC in the Penske organization.










After leaving Detroit Diesel, Jeffery continued along his career path. Staying
in the automotive & industrial design areas working for various Advertising
and Marketing agencies throughout Metro Detroit. Being heavily involved in
the Aftermarket, Publications, Design and Illustrations. His career placed him
in a Directors role managing daily business activities creating new business
and exceeding expectations in every endeavor he's been given.
As creator of Taylor Design Studios, Jeffery also is on the Board of Directors
for GTIM Ministry as their Graphics Director and also Service Works II as the
lead Graphics Director. And also the lead Graphic Designer/Director for
Synergy Dance Academy in Plymouth, Michigan and recently added to TPE,
Tipping Point Education as a sub-contractor..
Jeffery also continues to work with youths in the arts. Mentoring and
exercising their talents for their futures. TDS studios may also be venturing
into providing classes for all ages in the arts. There are many ventures
ahead, see how we may support you!
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