Walking My Path
Dedicated to inspiring meaningful change through design, Nijel Taylor has spent the last decade guiding the evolution of major brands across a spectrum of industries. As a highly accomplished creative director, designer, and strategic thinker, Nijel excels at translating insightful ideas into compelling brand narratives and strategic frameworks. His creative direction encompasses logo design, color strategy, photo art direction, illustration, typography, and 2D animation. Driven by a collaborative and empathetic approach, he partners with clients to craft exceptional brand experiences from initial vision to tangible reality. A firm believer in the power of diverse perspectives, Nijel champions inclusive design processes that foster curiosity, balance, and efficiency, leading to impactful and enduring brand solutions. He passionately sees design as a crucial tool for connecting with audiences and driving meaningful progress, consistently aiming to create work that resonates broadly and pushes the creative boundaries of branding.
His impactful collaborations include work with renowned creative agencies such as Lippincott, Trollbäck+Company, Superunion, and Siegel+Gale, contributing to the transformation and reimagining of iconic brands like Taco Bell, MTV International, and Sesame Workshop.
Nijel’s foundation in design was solidified at The University of the Arts, where he graduated Valedictorian with a BFA in Graphic Design. He has also shared his expertise as a Motion Design instructor at Kean University and actively mentors emerging talent. His work has been celebrated in esteemed design publications such as GDUSA, Logo Lounge, Graphis, Graphic Design Solutions Edition 6, and Robin Landa’s Strategic Creativity. In 2022, he was honored to serve as a design jury member for The One Club for Creativity: Young Guns 20.
Based in Philadelphia, PA, Nijel shares his life with his partner Connor and their dog Reese, finding creative fulfillment in writing alongside his brand leadership.
Broader Experience
American Express
Autotrader
Bain Capital
Bank of America
Bioverativ
Breakthrough T1D
Bristol Myers Squibb
Covington & Burling
ExxonMobil
Hyatt Centric
Kemper Insurance
Merck: MSD
NFL Network
Saudi Aramco
Samsung
UnitedHealthcare
UL
US Army
Verizon Go90
WestRock
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