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Perry Haydn Taylor

Perry Haydn Taylor (born 1966) is an English creative director[clarification needed], designer and entrepreneur, who lives in Somerset and works in London.[2] He is the founder of big fish a branding design and marketing consultancy.

Perry Haydn Taylor
Haydn Taylor in 2001
Born (1966-06-21) 21 June 1966 (age 58)
Occupation(s)Founder and Chief stoker of Big Fish
Years active1994–present
SpouseVik Haydn Taylor
Children3 daughters: Chalkboard, Papyrus and Impact[1]
Websitehttp://www.bigfish.co.uk

Career

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Haydn Taylor founded Big Fish in 1994,[2] and its clients have included British brands such as Yeo Valley Organic, Dorset Cereals, and Sipsmith.[3]

Haydn Taylor was consultant Creative Director for both Gü and Boden. He is also a shareholder and advisor for Boden.[4] He has invested in and helped to start Sofa.com, Biscuiteers, Cornishware, The Coconut Collaborative, Katherine Hooker, Tom&Co, Chesil Smokery, Alma de Cuba, Tiba Tempeh, GrowUp Vertical Farms, Howdah Snacks and Pooky, a decorative lighting brand.[5] He has helped to launch Richard E. Grant's perfume JACK.[6]

He was part of the startup team for Sofa.com, branding and designing the website at big fish. He cites it as "the most challenging and most successful digital project I've ever worked on".[7]

Between 1998 and 2003 Lauren Child worked for big fish whilst creating her early works, and includes Taylor in the dedications of her books.[8]

He has three daughters, each named after a different typeface: Perpetua, Helvetica and Clarendon.[5]

Awards and recognition

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In 2009, Haydn Taylor was a member of the jury for the Design and Art Direction (D&AD) design awards.[10]

References

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  1. ^ Katrina Burrough (28 November 2010). "We're reverting to type". The Sunday Times. Archived from the original on 8 May 2014. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
  2. ^ a b Perry Haydn Taylor. "Perry Haydn Taylor". About me. Retrieved 9 April 2014.[non-primary source needed]
  3. ^ Big Fish. "Clients". Big Fish. Retrieved 10 April 2014.[non-primary source needed]
  4. ^ a b Big Fish. "PERRY HAYDN TAYLOR". Big Fish. Retrieved 9 April 2014.[non-primary source needed]
  5. ^ "Richard e. Grant: My Signature in Scent". 27 March 2014.[non-primary source needed]
  6. ^ Guest Edits (9 October 2013). "Perry Haydn Taylor". The Good Web Guide. Retrieved 9 April 2014.[dead link‍]
  7. ^ Bedell, Geraldine (21 June 2009). "Child at heart". The Guardian. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
  8. ^ a b c Big Fish. "Awards & recognition". Big Fish. Retrieved 9 April 2014.[non-primary source needed]
  9. ^ "2009 D&AD design entry fee cut, juries announced". Biz community. 20 October 2008. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
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