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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.

Advisory Board Design for Good Diversity Equity and Inclusion Interviews Volunteers

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.

Board of Directors Design for Good Diversity Equity and Inclusion Op-Eds

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.

Board of Directors News

November 2020 Community Update

by Monica Mo \ November 25, 2020

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

Education

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

Board of Directors News

Reflection and Challenge

by Salvador Orara \ June 19, 2020

AIGA Portland Chapter President shares a reflection and the future challenges as he ends his tenure with the Chapter.

Believe Black Women

by AIGA Portland \ June 9, 2020

"Believe Black Women" speaks to a larger problem of women of color having to work harder for their voices to be heard and trusted. This transformation starts with believing Black women first.

News

Black Lives Matter

by Simon Sotelo \ June 1, 2020

At AIGA Portland, we want everyone in our community to be able to have open and honest discussions about what is happening in our city, how we got here, and what you can do to help those who are systematic targets of oppression.

Career Tools

Career Tools: Online Workshops

by Brandon Waybright \ May 22, 2020

Looking for a creative outlet? Share your ideas and skills with Portland’s creative community by hosting a short, interactive Career Tools workshop. We’re looking for our fellow creatives who want to host short, online workshops for the community. Propose an idea for a workshop using our online form.