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Board of Directors News

A letter from the President

by Ron Bronson \ July 25, 2024

Our chapter President reflects on growth, outlines 2024 goals, and shares exciting plans for AIGA Portland's future.

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Take our website survey!

by Michelle Roberts \ June 25, 2024

The AIGA Portland Website Committee is collecting information about what can be changed and improved on our website. Answer just 5 short questions and your opinion could directly influence what you see in a new site. Now open for responses through August!

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Portland Design Month 2024

by Nicole Mors \ April 1, 2024

Discover the weird and wonderful world of design during Portland Design Month 2024! Join us from September 26 to October 25 for a month-long celebration filled with events, workshops, and creativity galore. Whether you're a designer, artist, student, or simply a lover of all things creative, this is your chance to connect, learn, and explore the unique culture of Portland. Don't miss out – sign up now to stay updated on participant calls and be part of the excitement!

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Together in the trenches: stay connected and support each other through this turbulent job market.

by Nicole Mors \ January 11, 2024

A blog post from AIGA Portland volunteer director encouraging designers navigiating the job market today.

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2023 Survey for Creatives

by AC \ September 14, 2023

This survey is meant for anyone who currently works in Portland, Oregon's creative industry. It will help us better understand the experiences of creatives working here, and the challenges and barriers they may face.

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2023 Equity Report

by AC \ September 14, 2023

We've collected data from our inaugural 2022 Survey for Creatives and compiled it into our first report. This report aims to share data that can help us foster more equitable and inclusive workplaces where we all thrive.

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Resiliency and Impact

by Ryan Smythe \ August 27, 2023

An interview with our last two chapter presidents as they recall chapter challenges and silver linings of the pandemic.

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Ignorance is privilege

by Monica Mo \ May 25, 2021

A brief examination of where we currently are in history, as we continue on the path ahead towards dismantling White supremacy.

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November 2020 Community Update

by Monica Mo \ November 25, 2020

A letter to the community from AIGA Portland President, Monica Mo.

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New Mentorship Program Launches

by Brandon Waybright \ November 25, 2020

AIGA Portland’s Mentorship Program is designed to connect student designers with professional mentors from our own creative community.

Interviews

Checking in with Studio DAD

by Brandon Waybright \ August 31, 2020

Studio DAD is a portland-based creative studio that, in their own words, "exists to find joy in the mundane, excitement in the unexpected and hope in the moment." AIGA Portland had a chance to check in with them on what they are up to lately.

Equity and Inclusion Op-Eds

Towards Greater Inclusion in Design Practice

by Brandon Waybright (Super Common) \ June 22, 2020