Traffic Control Box

Traffic Control Box

Michelle Vilavanh

"Chandler is one of those cities that has something in it for everybody. I like to imagine it as a canvas, since it provides a space for those with big ideas to thrive. But beyond that, Chandler appeals to all kinds of people – regardless of their background. As someone who has lived here for most of her life, I want my design to remind people of what makes Chandler so unique. We live in a true desert, full of cactuses and mountains and all kinds of wildlife that just doesn’t exist elsewhere in the United States.

I chose to capture the energy of the city with vibrant colors and shapes that indicate motion, to give the feeling that Chandler is always moving, and doesn’t subscribe to one particular identity. This city is made up of different cultures that have made it a diverse hub for food and for entertainment. One side of my design captures Chandler’s daytime activities, the other side captures the nighttime atmosphere here (I event included a stylized martini glass and fork to give a nod to the great food culture we enjoy in Chandler!). When I was conceptualizing this piece, I wanted to highlight two things: where Chandler has been, and where it will go in the future. I wanted to honor the many identities that Chandler has had in the past while still leaving room for whatever is in store for it in the days, months, and years ahead."

Source: City of Chandler