Climate Resilient City Illustration
Client: The City of Calgary
Scope: Custom illustration
Role: Illustrator
Agency: Crystal Edwards Creative
Overview
The City of Calgary commissioned a large-scale illustration to be featured on a 10’ wide by 8’ high booth banner as part of their public engagement efforts around climate resilience and environmental sustainability. The goal was to visually convey the city’s ongoing initiatives and future vision in climate action, through an accessible, engaging, and inclusive artistic representation.
Creative Approach
To communicate Calgary’s commitment to climate resilience and showcase clean energy solutions, sustainable urban infrastructure, and inclusive mobility, the illustration was designed as a multidimensional, multi-scene urban landscape. It unified key elements—sustainable infrastructure, inclusive transportation, human-centred, and environmental—into one cohesive and optimistic visual. The design also reflected the city’s rich social diversity in an accessible and relatable way, making the message of climate action approachable and engaging for all audiences.
Sustainable Infrastructure
Human-centred
Inclusive Transportation
Environmental
Outcome
The illustration was displayed at various city-led events and public engagement booths, where it visually unified Calgary’s climate initiatives into one compelling and inclusive image. It served as an accessible and engaging conversation starter, helping the public better understand and connect with key topics such as climate policy, renewable energy, and sustainable urban design.