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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
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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! π»π¬
Share your work, celebrate your progress, and connect with other creatives in a supportive, low-pressure space.
πΆ This monthβs theme: Personal Branding
Bring your favorite sunglasses (optional π) and your portfolio goals.
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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. βοΈ
Join us for a sketching session filled with networking, inspiration, and design talks with creative womxn in the Portland design community. β¨
π Our next Sketches & Coffee session is on Sunday, March 22nd from 12-2pm @ Dear Sandy in NE Portland.
ποΈ 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. π€©
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 heβs 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.β¨ β¨ -

April dMob @ Wonderlove
April 8 // 6pm
π² Food, drink, fun? What's not to love at Wonderlove! π»
π£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! πΆοΈ -

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

CREATIVE WORKS WEST β26 β’ SOUL OVER SCALE
April 30-May 2
Join Creative Works Union in Seattle April 30βMay 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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