2026 Senior Exhibition Artists 2026 Senior Exhibition Artists: Alec Taylor

About Alec Taylor

Alec Taylor is a senior in the Interior Architecture & Design program at UMass Dartmouth with a passion for creating meaningful retail and hospitality environments. He believes great design should be welcoming, inclusive, and inspiring. Alec strives to craft interiors that make people feel comfortable, connected, and completely at ease the moment they walk in. As Alec continues developing his career in retail and hospitality design, he is committed to creating interiors that leave a lasting, positive impression on everyone who experiences them.

Statement  

This thesis project proposes a mixed-use space that combines a tattoo studio and café to create an inclusive, welcoming environment for both clients and their guests. As tattooing increasingly becomes a shared social experience, the design supports group visits by providing comfortable gathering and waiting areas that do not interfere with the sterile requirements of the tattoo workspace.  

The café component responds to tattoo artists’ common recommendation that clients eat and hydrate before appointments, offering nourishing food and drinks to help prepare guests physically for the tattoo process.  

The project aims to expand the tattoo experience beyond the individual client to include their companions, while reducing the stigma and discomfort sometimes associated with traditional tattoo shops. Design considerations include reimagined waiting areas, accessibility and ADA compliance, thoughtful circulation and parking, nourishment, and LGBTQ+ affirming elements to ensure that all visitors feel safe, welcomed, and supported.  

Website: alecgtaylor.wixsite.com/agtwebsite

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