Studio 162

A boutique art and graphic design studio based in Stamford, Connecticut, Studio 162 was founded by artist and designer Lauren Clayton, a graduate of the Cooper Union School of Art, Jackie Robinson Foundation alumna, and recipient of a business grant from the Miller Brewing Company. The studio works with nonprofit organizations in Stamford, Greenwich, and other parts of Fairfield County, alongside individual and business clients seeking design and branding support. Team size is small, consistent with its description as a boutique operation rather than a large agency. Services listed include graphic design, web design, logo design, brand identity, search engine optimization, mural painting, photography, and drawing and painting. Graphic design work covers brochures, postcards, advertising materials, and reports, while branding projects focus on developing visual identity elements such as color and iconography tied to a business's model. Mural work extends into public art, including large-scale pieces in Stamford and Norwalk, among them the Mural Steps near the Stamford train station honoring Martin Luther King Jr., produced with support from organizations including the Norwalk Arts Commission, ArtUP.CT, RiseUP for Arts, and the Stamford Downtown Special Services District. Studio 162 also runs workshops, such as Paint-to-Promo, aimed at helping artists develop personal branding and promotional strategies for their own work.