LOCAL/REGIONAL

It’s Here! An Improved Portland Online Community!

Visit http://portland.aiga.org now to see the new site!
Our goal is to keep Portland designers connected and informed of what is going on in our industry and on a local level. The new website includes new features such as:

• New Look and Content
• Event calendar (local and national events)
• Event Registration and Online Payment (coming soon)
• Local Discussion Forum
• Dynamic Content
• Search functionality
• And more...

PDXpo Recap

Thanks to all who attended this year’s PDXpo. Special thanks are due to Erik Kiaer for his thought provoking presentation on the future of design professionals. Extra special thanks are due to the vendors who participated in this year’s annual showcase and who continue to support AIGA Portland.

Without the support of our vendors, AIGA volunteers, and YOU for showing up, this event would not have been possible. We look forward to bringing you the best in design events in the upcoming year.

If you were unable to attend PDXpo, you can access Erik’s presentation here: download Erik Kiaer presentation ppt 9.4mb

Volunteer Spotlight

Shari Chapman
Sparx Creative
Doer of Everything

Shari Chapman graciously volunteered her time to make our first Career Tools Breakfast Series installment a success. With help from the board, she lined up the speakers, booked the venue, managed the RSVP process, and she collected money at the door. When we asked about her experience as a volunteer, here is what Shari had to say:

“I enjoyed working with the AIGA to put on this event. A great group of people trying to do something for the creative good. I enjoyed meeting new people, and renewing some friendships. But mainly it occasionally got me out of my jammies and little home 'office'.”

To Shari, the best smell in the world is mulled wine. What’s the worst smell? Well, it also involves mulled wine, but we’ll just leave it at that.

Many thanks to you, Shari, for all of your hard work!

Eager to Make a Difference?

Are you always looking to stir the pot? Maybe you like to collaborate? If you are interested in becoming a part of the Portland AIGA Board, we would love to hear from you. We are in need a volunteer to fill an open position: Volunteer Coordinator Chair. If you are interested, please contact Kim Malek or Dru Martin.

COMMUNITY

"Aloha! 2006 Pacific Printing & Imaging Paper Luau"

Join us January 26th for this premier event!

Update your industry know-how at one (or more) of our dynamic afternoon seminars. Topics include Preparing Files for Printers, Sustainability of Paper and Corporate Responsibility, Proofing: State of the Art, Varnish Techniques, and more! The Luau goes from 4 to 8pm, with thirst quenching beverages, food & island frolic. Receive your FREE copy of the brand spankin’ new 2006 Print Resource Guide! Check out the latest samples and creative ideas from the many paper mills & merchants displaying their wares. Enter our drawings for marvelous prizes throughout the evening… don't forget your flip flops & hula skirt!

Go to www.paperluau.com for complete info & to register.

In the Community

For more information on design-related events happening in Portland, be sure to visit the Community page at www.portland.aiga.org

NATIONAL

Biennial AIGA Design Conference Recap

For those of you who couldn't be among the 2,500 who attended the Boston conference Sept. 15-17, AIGA offers a great resource: Listen to main-stage presentations from the conference wherever and whenever you want via podcasts available at the Design conference web site. The inspiration continues in exclusive back-stage interviews where presenters engage in a discussion that challenges new boundaries of design for professionals and the value of design to society.  Also visit the following blog for independent coverage of the conference: http://www.kottke.org/order/aiga-2005
Next up: AIGA will present the next biennial design conference in the fall of 2007. Dates and location to be confirmed, but we have one hint: it will take place in a location with western sunsets and breathtaking views. Stay tuned.

Attn: Traveling Designers

If you're itching to get out of Dodge and looking for inspiration to act globally, design environmentally and work profitably, mark these conference dates on your calendar:

July 9-15, 2006
Icograda Design Week, Seattle, WA
www.seattle.icograda.org

Fall 2006
Gain: AIGA Business and Design Conference
New York City, NY https://www.aiga.org//content.cfm/gainconference_07?

Volunteer on a National Level

If you would like to be involved in a national task force on helping to develop a clear plan for the profession to gain broader diversity, e-mail Amy Dorfman at amy_dorfman@aiga.org. AIGA board member Brown Johnson is currently working with Ric Grefe on this issue. Even if you do not want to serve on the task force, you’re encouraged to send your thoughts on the topic to Amy.

COMPETITIONS

Second Annual UniKeep Design Awards
Deadline: December 31, 2005

Each month, contestants can create and submit a custom cover design for one of UniKeep's binders. The first 50 entries each month receive a product prize; each monthly category winner receives $100; the overall winner for each category receives $500; and the "Best of Show" receives $1,500. Categories are: Arts & Entertainment; Business & Professional; Education; Sports; and Hobbies & Recreation. For more information, visit http://www.unikeep.com

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