Weird by Design

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Weird by Design ⁙

AIGA Portland promotes

a more thoughtful, intentional, beautiful world by celebrating design and supporting those who create it. By attending, volunteering, amplifying, or sponsorsing events you support the weird, lovely place we call home.

Upcoming Events

  • Womxn Lead: Portfolio Check-In + Chat

    March 17 // 7pm pst

    Join us on Tuesday, March 17th at 7:00 PM PST for Portfolio Check-In + Chat β€” a virtual hang for women and non-binary creatives in Portland! πŸ’»πŸ’¬


    Share your work, celebrate your progress, and connect with other creatives in a supportive, low-pressure space.

    πŸ•Ά This month’s theme: Personal Branding
    Bring your favorite sunglasses (optional πŸ˜‰) and your portfolio goals.

    Let's grow together!

  • Womxn Lead: Sketches & Coffee

    March 22 // 12pm

    Womxn Lead is back for another Sketches & Coffee! A place to network, sketch, and enjoy a cuppa joe. β˜•οΈ

    Join us for a sketching session filled with networking, inspiration, and design talks with creative womxn in the Portland design community. ✨

    πŸ“† Our next Sketches & Coffee session is on Sunday, March 22nd from 12-2pm @ Dear Sandy in NE Portland.

    🎟️ Only 10 tickets are available. Secure your spot now!

  • Design Lecture Series with Andres Silva at PNCA

    April 7 // 6:30pm

    The PNCA Design Lecture Series welcomes a broad range of creatives who are breaking expectations of what design can be and do in the world. 🀩

    With over ten years in design and tech, Andres Silva Bello brings a seasoned eye to every project. He currently serves as an Associate Creative Director at R/GA USA, where he’s spent the last seven years leading visual identity for global giants like Nike, Google, and PayPal. His journey began in Buenos Aires, where he spent four years refining his craft before taking his talents to the US stage.
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  • April dMob @ Wonderlove

    April 8 // 6pm

    🍲 Food, drink, fun? What's not to love at Wonderlove! 🍻

    πŸ—£οΈ Join us at Wonderlove Food Cart Pod in the Central Eastside on Wednesday, April 8th, 6-8 PM for a chance to chat, connect, and talk all things design.

    Whether you're in it for the food, drinks, or networking, dMob is guaranteed to be a good time. The event is free, but there are a plethora of food carts to choose from and a full bar, so grab a drink and some dinner and try something new. We look forward to seeing you there! πŸ•ΆοΈ

  • YLW Portfolio Showcase Event

    April 15 // 5:30-7:30pm

    Annually, George Fox University Art and Design students eagerly anticipate the YLW Portfolio Showcase Event. YLW serves as a dynamic platform that connects students with industry professionals, providing them with a prime opportunity to showcase their creative endeavors and build community. πŸ‘

    George Fox University extends a warm invitation to all industry professionals, faculty, staff and friends to join them at the YLW Portfolio Showcase event. 🀩

  • CREATIVE WORKS WEST ’26 β€’ SOUL OVER SCALE

    April 30-May 2

    Join Creative Works Union in Seattle April 30–May 2, 2026 for a three-day summit for creative professionals and commercial artists who are serious about craft and honest work.

    3 days designed to sharpen your craft, strengthen your work, and build alongside people who care.

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