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

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.
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.

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