Halcyon Studio

A planner by trade and designer by nature, I am constantly working to combine technical knowledge and community opinion into a piece of art that is both well-loved and well-used. I’ve found the power of illustration to be crucial in sharing ideas - words convey only so much. A rendering or diagram can help an individual understand a proposal when words and presentations fail; a good map reveals what’s around the corner as well as what lies ahead.

My strengths lie in my unique background of art and community building. I know the challenges of creating in a world of regulations. I see beauty in functional art. I am fascinated by places and all the little details they are made of. I believe a better world is built by all the individuals that live in it.

Halcyon Studio is an independent, woman-owned firm specializing in visualizing concepts for the broader community.

About the Owner

Morgan Gardner

is a planner, artist, climber, hiker, and pet mom living in Boulder, Colorado.

I've worked as a planner for the City of Lakewood, CO's Comprehensive Planning team and for the City of Boulder's Parks and Recreation Department. Before entering the planning world, I served as the Neighborhood Development Coordinator for Habitat for Humanity Kansas City, where I worked with historically disadvantaged communities to bring neighborhood goals to life.

In August 2022 I graduated with my Master's in Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) from the University of Colorado in Denver.

Technical Skills

• Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro

• Procreate

• Sketchup

• ArcGIS