Chris Wharton RGD

After graduating from Alberta University of the Arts (formerly ACAD), Chris left for New York to continue his studies under world-renowned designers at the School of Visual Arts. For more than 22 years, he has worked in various agencies in New York, Vancouver, and Calgary. In addition to Chris’ role as co-Partner of GOOD Company, his creative role covers direction and design; with a focus on visual identities and web design. He has led multiple complex branding projects for organizations such as CAWST, the University of Calgary and Calgary Arts Development. He created and continues to manage the brand for the community-led Beltline Urban Murals Project (BUMP), which has gained international attention, as well for Tourism Calgary’s Chinook Blast – one of Canada's largest winter festivals. He has also overseen the creation of large-scale digital projects, such as websites for National Music Centre’s Amplify and Vivo. Chris has served on the boards of TEDxYYC, VoteKit (a volunteer-led engagement initiative), and Mayor Naheed Nenshi’s Civic Engagement Committee. In his spare time, he competes provincially and nationally in pickleball.