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Design Week and AIGA present AMPLIFIER – April 11

by Marilee Sweeney \ February 15, 2019

Amplifier is a multisensory tasting event hosted by AIGA Portland and Wacom during this year’s Design Week Portland. The tasting will be held Thursday April 11, from 6:00-10:00 p.m. at the Jupiter Next hotel next to the Doug Fir. The event timing is tightly orchestrated to achieve small group experiences, so we suggest you grab a ticket in your preferred time slot now.

News

Letter from the Executive Team 2018

by Salvador Orara \ December 12, 2018

2018 is coming to a close and we would like to take this time to celebrate and reflect on what the past year has been like. In addition, we are extremely excited to share with you our recent efforts in design community research, which you can look forward to seeing AIGA Portland take action on in the new year.

AIGA Women Lead Events & Recaps

Recap: Women Lead’s Wholly Mother Series Off to a Great Start

by Sarah Lane Ferguson \ October 11, 2018

Thank you to all who helped us kick off the AIGA Women Lead: Wholly Mother event series on Saturday, September 15th!

Interviews

Cultural Finds: An Interview with Nikki Villagomez

by Erin Lynch \ September 25, 2018

Portland-based designer & writer, Erin Lynch, discusses type and culture with Nikki Villagomez.

Interviews

From London to Portland: An Interview with Adam Robbins

by Duncan Lawrence \ September 17, 2018

Design for Good Events & Recaps Interviews

Design for Good//Good for Design: Meet our Moderator and Panelists

by Elise Englert \ September 16, 2018

AIGA Women Lead

Motherhood x Design: Women Lead to Launch Wholly Mother Series

by Sarah Lane Ferguson \ August 16, 2018

News

Letter from the President 2018

by Salvador Orara \ August 8, 2018

A letter to the community from AIGA Portland President, Salvador Orara.

dMob Events & Recaps

Recap: dMob Piedmont Food Carts – June 2018

by Natalie O'Connor \ June 28, 2018

Our spring dMob series wrapped up Wednesday, June 13 at the Piedmont Station Food Carts off NE Killingsworth. Pencils were out and drawing commenced later in the evening after countless delicious dishes were devoured.

Events & Recaps

Presenting Work With Confidence: Tips from Mike Monteiro’s Workshop at Outlet PDX

by Marilee Sweeney. Photos by @kudaphotography \ June 23, 2018

AIGA sat in on the “Presenting Work With Confidence” workshop led by Mike Monteiro recently. Check out his list of thirteen mistakes to avoid while presenting to clients.

Events & Recaps

Recap: Studio Tours | OMFGCo

by Melissa Gillett \ June 14, 2018

In May 2018, AIGA Portland was invited to OMFGCo's studio to learn about their work, their process, and the off the Burnside Bridge that they call home.

Career Tools Events & Recaps

Recap: Career Tools | VISIBLE x [HAS HEART]: Bridging the Gap Between Design & Social Causes

by Elise Englert \ May 25, 2018

At the AIGA Career Tools event on May 12, [HAS HEART] co-founders, Tyler Way and Kendra Clapp Olguin shared how their non-profit started with a single inspiring project and become a nationwide effort. VISIBLE board chair Cara Ungar moderated the conversation.