Ice Airport Alaska returned in early 2022 for a second season on the Smithsonian Channel. The show follows the daily challenges of the airport staff who maintain to keep one of America’s busiest airports running.
Adhering closely with the Smithsonian brand guidelines, the key art posters for season 2 focuses on showing the viewer a glimpse of these challenges amidst constant inclement weather.
The large key art poster was ultimately selected for the show. The key art options on the right of the chosen one are a few of the unused key art explorations.
Ice Airport Alaska
Client: Smithsonian Channel
Role: Art Direction, Design