I’m Rich Farr, a Calgary designer and illustrator who thrives on turning wild ideas into clean, eye-catching visuals. I’ve cooked up everything from a sold-out Dinos t-shirt made of tiny hand-drawn icons, to a 3D Rex mascot, to a parade float that snagged “Most Creative” at the 2023 Calgary Stampede. Along the way I’ve illustrated children’s books, crafted summer camp tees, and launched Whiskered Walrus, my side-project of quirky shirts and stickers. My style blends storytelling, lateral thinking, and a touch of oddball charm—design that makes people stop, smile, and remember.

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I’m Rich Farr, a Calgary designer and illustrator who thrives on turning wild ideas into clean, eye-catching visuals. I’ve cooked up everything from a sold-out Dinos t-shirt made of tiny hand-drawn icons, to a 3D Rex mascot, to a parade float that snagged “Most Creative” at the 2023 Calgary Stampede. Along the way I’ve illustrated children’s books, crafted summer camp tees, and launched Whiskered Walrus, my side-project of quirky shirts and stickers. My style blends storytelling, lateral thinking, and a touch of oddball charm—design that makes people stop, smile, and remember.

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I’m Rich Farr, a Calgary designer and illustrator who thrives on turning wild ideas into clean, eye-catching visuals. I’ve cooked up everything from a sold-out Dinos t-shirt made of tiny hand-drawn icons, to a 3D Rex mascot, to a parade float that snagged “Most Creative” at the 2023 Calgary Stampede. Along the way I’ve illustrated children’s books, crafted summer camp tees, and launched Whiskered Walrus, my side-project of quirky shirts and stickers. My style blends storytelling, lateral thinking, and a touch of oddball charm—design that makes people stop, smile, and remember.

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Work Experience

Graphic Designer at Level Ground Trading
September 16, 2025 - July 31, 2009
Created packaging, web design, point-of-sale materials, and trade show assets, using clean, engaging visuals to highlight the company’s fair trade values, products, and community connections.
Senior Designer at University of Calgary
October 11, 2015 - Present
Lead the creation of brand-aligned visual communications, blending strategy, illustration, and design to support campus-wide initiatives and enhance the university’s identity across print and digital platforms.

Education

Bachelor of Design at University of Alberta
September 1, 1995 - April 30, 1999
Visual communication, design theory, and practical skills across print, digital, and interdisciplinary media—creative problem-solving in diverse fields.

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Education, Government, Computers & Electronics, Real Estate & Construction, Financial Services, Non-Profit Organization, Wholesale & Distribution, Software & Internet, Retail, Healthcare