Tayler Culligan

MATCHBOX STUDIO, formerly PDA

Hi there! My name is Tayler Culligan and I am a designer, art director, and sometimes educator in Dallas, Texas. As the only kid I knew that had a favorite font when they were 9, I eventually channeled my love of design and the visual arts into a career. I studied advertising art direction and graphic design at Columbia College Chicago, where I graduated as class Valedictorian (so, yes also a nerd). I’ve had nearly a decade of experience working in an array of design environments as well as in a variety of fields. I have re-invented my career focus multiple times, working at large design agencies, as well as boutique branding agencies. I also spent many years freelancing both in-house and with my own clients.

A lifetime believer of “don’t ask, don’t get,” I have landed my dream job multiple times, including at Peck Design Associates in Nashville and now at Matchbox Studio in Dallas. I worked very hard for my accomplishments, and believe anyone else can too. I am thankful for all the people I have learned from in my career, and am passionate about paying it forward through mentorship, teaching college courses, and community design groups. Now, I am a mom trying to juggle career and life goals, which is a topic that doesn’t get brought up a lot in design circles. At every stage of life, it has been a struggle trying to define what “balance” means, but it’s a conversation well worth having.

Expertise
10+ Years
Mentor
2021
Sessions
30+ Sessions
level
Expert
This is how I can mentor you:

⭐ This is how I can Mentor you:

A few of the topics I can speak to and give advice on:

  • Getting your dream job
  • Portfolio reviews
  • Interview skills and pitfalls
  • Freelancing day-to-day
  • Gaining and maintaining clients
  • Behind the curtain design skills and tricks
  • Finding what you really want to do or focus in
  • Finding success at a full-time position
  • Networking and relationships with other creatives
  • Setting career, creative, and personal goals
  • Making big career shifts
  • Being a working parent
  • Building a meaningful career

Prepare & Meet

In order to make the most out of your Mentoring session, make sure to collect all your questions and structure them in a logical order. Take notes during the session and follow up of previous outcomes. Once you book your Mentoring session you will set up the meeting in the Mentor's Calendly. Just pick a date & time that suits you, but please make sure to add the meeting to your calendar and set up reminders to not miss it!

Please be mindful of the Mentor's time.
Only book sessions that you can attend 100%.


Refund policy: If you miss your booked Mentorship session or do not attend, we will not be able to reimburse it afterwards.

This is how I can mentor you:

Hi there! My name is Tayler Culligan and I am a designer, art director, and sometimes educator in Dallas, Texas. As the only kid I knew that had a favorite font when they were 9, I eventually channeled my love of design and the visual arts into a career. I studied advertising art direction and graphic design at Columbia College Chicago, where I graduated as class Valedictorian (so, yes also a nerd). I’ve had nearly a decade of experience working in an array of design environments as well as in a variety of fields. I have re-invented my career focus multiple times, working at large design agencies, as well as boutique branding agencies. I also spent many years freelancing both in-house and with my own clients. A lifetime believer of “don’t ask, don’t get,” I have landed my dream job multiple times, including at Peck Design Associates in Nashville and now at Matchbox Studio in Dallas. I worked very hard for my accomplishments, and believe anyone else can too. I am thankful for all the people I have learned from in my career, and am passionate about paying it forward through mentorship, teaching college courses, and community design groups. Now, I am a mom trying to juggle career and life goals, which is a topic that doesn’t get brought up a lot in design circles. At every stage of life, it has been a struggle trying to define what “balance” means, but it’s a conversation well worth having.

How to prepare

In order to make the most out of your Mentoring session, make sure to collect all your questions and structure them in a logical order. Take notes during the session and follow up of previous outcomes. For a more detailed feedback check our detailed list here.

Please be mindful of the Mentor's time.
Only book sessions that you can attend 100%.
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How to prepare

In order to make the most out of your Mentoring session, make sure to collect all your questions and structure them in a logical order. Take notes during the session and follow up of previous outcomes. For a more detailed feedback check our detailed list here.

Please be mindful of the Mentor's time.
Only book sessions that you can attend 100%.
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95€
60 Min

Career Mentoring

Book a Career Mentoring session with Tayler. Whether you are new to the game or have been working for years, this call is all about finding out where you are headed next and offering tailored advice on how to get there.
from
95€
60 Min

Recent Grad Mentoring

Book a Recent Grad Mentoring session with Tayler. If you are graduating, this call is an opportunity to discuss your after graduation plans, your career goals, your portfolio, post-grad life—really anything you have questions or fears about.
from
95€
60 Min

Portfolio Mentoring

Book a Portfolio Mentoring session with Tayler. This is a review of your portfolio from top to bottom. We will evaluate & discuss your portfolio as a whole, as well as delve into individual projects.
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