We are AIGA Portland and so are you.
We support and advance design careers, connect members of all experience levels, celebrate our achievements, and amplify all that is unique in the PDX metro and throughout Oregon.
Our inclusive community brings together members, non-members, and design enthusiasts. All are welcome to events, resources, and volunteer roles. AIGA membership is optional; design is for everyone.
Programs
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dMob
Networking without pretense. All are welcome.
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AIGA Portland's Mentorship Program
Connecting students and professionals.
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Portland Design Month 2026
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AIGA Design for Good
Design is art with a job to do.
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AIGA Women Lead
Empowering women in design.
Board Members
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Volunteer Director (She/Her)
giafantozzidesign.com
Gia is a multidisciplinary graphic designer and communications strategist who believes that design should put people first. Her journey into design began when she realized a love for creating solutions to complex problems. Over the years, she’s honed her skills and developed a deeper understanding of how design can be used to make a difference.
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Secretary (She/Her)
Janet is a UX Designer who splits her time between Utah, San Francisco and Portland. She works with a diverse range of clients and especially loves solving the UX challenges associated with complex tech and taking on social impact projects. When not designing, Janet loves to run, figure skate and get lost in Hollywood Vintage.
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President (He/Him)
Equal parts executive producer and creative director, Ventura has been a force behind the scenes of the motion graphics industry for the last 15+ years. As Creative Director for NBC ArtWorks Studio, he leads the in-house agency for brand and package design across all news/documentary properties for on-air and streaming platforms. An avid cinephile, Ventura has taught at the EPFC and given talks at SCAD, SVA, and NYU.
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Marketing Director (They/Them)
greyshawgerdesign.com
Grey is a designer, artist, motorcycle rider, cat person and whiskey lover. They are currently based in Portland, OR working in the graphic design world. Grey uses their fine art and design skills to create memorable and effective logos, cohesive brand identities, eye-catching packaging, illustrations and more.
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Design for Good Director (She/Her)
serenakathleen.com
Serena is a research-driven multidisciplinary designer and artist who has worked in nonprofit, publishing, education, and tech sectors. She specializes in visual communication, moving brands forward, creating immersive experiences in digital and 3D spaces, and designing solutions that prioritize accessibility and community wellbeing. Her work is rooted in a deep curiosity about human behavior and a passion for social justice.
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Programming Director (He/Him)
gabebidney.com
Gabe is a recent PSU Graphic Design graduate with a passion about community and the interpersonal connections that make society a better place for everyone. Using design skills to aid in different areas such as event promotion, team building and delegation, as well as strong interpersonal skills, Gabe creates experiences that bring people together.
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Women Lead Director (She/Her)
Carmen is a multidisciplinary designer with a background in e-commerce, marketing, and advertising. Her involvement with AIGA started with the Chicago chapter in 2008 and has moved with her to Portland. Before moving to Portland, she owned and operated a photography business for 12 years. In her free time, she enjoys ceramics, drawing, photography, and the camping and hiking of the Pacific Northwest.
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Education Director (She/Her)
royarostampour.com
Roya is always excited for new design challenges and problems to solve. Piecing together fonts, colors, and great concepts to create the best possible solution for her clients is what she loves about being a designer.Roya has been problem solving for a studio since graduating from KU in 2019, and problem solving for friends and family for as long as she can remember. Her favorite things to do include traveling, trying new foods, and learning new mediums to create in.
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Vice President (She/Her)
Meghan is a design leader working at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and design strategy, focused on improving products, services, and systems for people navigating reproductive health needs. She brings a background in graphic design and user experience design, with experience spanning both startups and enterprise organizations.
Her practice bridges industry, research, and design leadership. In 2026, she earned a Doctor of Design (DDes) from North Carolina State University, where her research explored design innovation and systems thinking to improve rural maternal health access. She also serves as an editor of Design Issues, contributing to scholarship and leadership that advance the field of design.
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Treasurer (He/Him)
Alex is an accountant with over five years of experience in finance and accounting at marketing and apparel companies. Currently, he works as an Associate on the Corporate Accounting Team at Fisher Investments. He seeks to combine his skills in finance with his passion for design to assist AIGA’s Portland chapter. In his free time, Alex enjoys playing guitar, running in Forest Park, and snowboarding at Mt. Hood.
Program Chairs
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Creative Director & Web Chair (He/Him)
nathanbergfelt.com
Nathan is a designer and illustrator in Portland, OR with an emphasis in branding and motion design. His approach to any creative project is that the team always comes first. During his time in the industry, he found a fierce passion for creating brands with heart and bringing them to life through teamwork.
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Mentorship Co-Chair (She/Her)
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Photography Chair (She/Her)
Laura is a designer and creative director working at architecture/engineering firm Otak in Portland. Originally from Indiana, she started her career in the publications and digital marketing industries. She previously served on the Indianapolis chapter's AIGA board as secretary and was involved in her college AIGA chapter. With a background in gardening and landscape architecture, she loves exploring the trails, waterfalls, and coasts of the Pacific Northwest.
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Social Media Chair (She/Her)
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Mentorships Chair-Education Committee (She/Her)
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Education Chair (She/Her)
Halle is an art director, designer, illustrator and educator with experience working with creative clients in e-commerce, education, retail, healthcare, publishing and technology. Originally from Ohio, she pursued a career in design in NYC before coming to Portland in 2016. She taught at PNCA and the Art Institute Online while working as a designer and volunteering at AIGA, Caldera, The Right Brain Initiative and Big Brothers Big Sisters.
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dMob Chair (She/Her)