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AIGA Women Lead Events & Recaps

Recap: Wholly Mother | Vent & Vector

by Duncan Lawrence \ July 4, 2019

For Vent & Vector, the second event in our Wholly Mother series, we brought together moms to vent frustrations, share wins, and explore art therapy while being reminded that we are not alone in this journey called life.

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!

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Motherhood x Design: Women Lead to Launch Wholly Mother Series

by Sarah Lane Ferguson \ August 16, 2018

AIGA Women Lead Career Advice Events & Recaps

Recap: Women Lead | Femme Council Speed Mentoring Event

by Christine Taylor \ March 30, 2018

What a blast at Women Lead’s ‘ ‘Femme Council Speed Mentoring’ event, held at Lagunitas Brewery 6-9 on March 8, 2018. In case you missed it, here’s a recap.

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Women Lead Profile: Tricia Langman

by Christine Taylor \ November 26, 2017

Learn about Tricia Langman, an independent textile designer whose work has been seen all around the world.

AIGA Women Lead Events & Recaps

Recap: Ladies Get Paid Town Hall

by Simon Sotelo \ September 30, 2017

Portland's first Ladies Get Paid Town Hall was standing room only, with over 150 women coming together to learn from each other and discuss strategies for demanding a fair wage.

AIGA Women Lead Events & Recaps

Recap: Women Lead – Hustle for Your Health

by Alicia Nagel \ April 16, 2017

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Recap: Women in Design | A Discussion with Women Who Lead

by Duncan Lawrence \ March 6, 2017

AIGA Women Lead Career Advice Career Tools Events & Recaps Interviews

Career Tools Recap | Fake It Till You Make It

by Marilee Sweeney \ November 26, 2016

On Friday, Nov 18, 2016 at 52 Limited, illustration star Lisa Congdon and moderator Kate Bingaman-Burt delivered the game-changing session we hoped for at Career Tools: Fake It Till You Make It.

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Women in Design Interview: Lisa Holmes

by Emily Jensen \ March 5, 2016

Lisa Holmes is a graphic/web designer, author, outdoor enthusiast, and previous AIGA Portland board member. For over 20 years she has been co-owner of Yulan Studio, providing graphic design for environmental and outdoor recreation organizations.

AIGA Women Lead Interviews Portland Muse

Women in Design Interview: Barrow PDX

by Emily Jensen \ March 5, 2016

After a decade of friendship and two MFAs in Painting, Rachel Warkentin and Lindsay Jordan Kretchun decided to embark on a new adventure together, founding a handmade porcelain jewelry and homeware collection called Barrow.

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Women in Design Interview: Michelle Erickson

by Emily Jensen \ March 5, 2016

Michelle Erickson is the illustrator and writer behind Mishka Marie, a line of cards, prints, and other illustrated items that we can’t get enough of. She uses watercolors to first create the shapes of her subject matter, then completes her drawings with ink, letting the initial (and often accidental) contours and color variations guide the outcome.