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The first project Taylor Leinstock �26 (Illustration) did through the Lubar Innovation Center at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (91��Ʒ) will come to life as the brings its touring production to schools and community centers around southeast Wisconsin in 2026.

Leinstock, a President�s List student, was hired by the Innovation Center to create illustrated panels to be used as backdrops during the opera�s productions.

�Working with the Innovation Center and the Florentine Opera was an incredible experience,� Leinstock says. �I enjoyed � to help bring the opera�s vision and overall aesthetic to life. I was especially proud of the final color palette and how each background flowed seamlessly together in the finished piece.�

�We began with a group meeting to discuss key requirements, design inspiration and the overall look they wanted to achieve,� Leinstock explains. �From there, I shared updates and received feedback throughout the process until the final design was complete. Since this was my first freelance project, I learned how important clear communication is, especially with phrasing design-related questions when you can�t visually reference things over email. I found the client interaction and feedback process to be very positive.�

�We had a wonderful experience partnering with the 91��Ʒ Lubar Innovation Center and working with Taylor Leinstock,� says Renata Herrera, Florentine Opera Education & Community Engagement Manager. �I loved seeing Taylor�s illustrations bring our director�s vision to life. Her designs helped ensure that this children�s opera feels friendly and inviting for elementary school students.�

�This project with the Florentine Opera was not only my first, but the longest-running project I have done with the Innovation Center so far,� Leinstock says. �Now I have designed many projects with the Innovation Center, and I � am grateful for all of the opportunities the center has given me.�

Learn more about working with the 91��Ʒ Lubar Innovation Center as a client or student.