Upcoming Events
Womxn Lead: Sketches & Coffee
Womxn Lead is back for another Sketches & Coffee! A place to network, sketch, and enjoy a cuppa joe. ☕️️
Join us for a sketching session filled with networking, inspiration, and design talks with creative womxn in the Portland design community. ✨
📆 Our next Sketches & Coffee session is on Sunday, September 20th from 10am-12pm at The Heist Bar & Food Carts in SE Portland.
🎟️ Only 10 tickets are available. Secure your spot now!
September Work in Progress (WIP)
Hey creatives! Ready to share what you're working on and get some fresh vibes? 🤩
AIGA Portland's WIP (Work in Progress) is the perfect spot to showcase your project, brainstorm with fellow designers, and get inspired. No walls, no limits—just pure creative flow online. Grab your ideas, your snacks, and hop in for a chill, fun session where progress is what counts. Let’s build together! Join us virtually on Thursday, September 24 from 6PM to 7PM PDT.
Space is limited. Reserve your spot!
🎟️ Subject to a minimum number of sign-ups (four participants sharing work).
PNCA Design Lecture Series: Marshall Wang
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. 🤩
To kick off their Fall 2026 series, the Design Lecture Series is welcoming in Marshall Wang on Tuesday, September 29 at 6:30 PM at PNCA. ✨
Marshall Wang Meixuan (b. 1999, Shenzhen) is a Chinese graphic designer and art director based in Brooklyn, New York. Her practice spans moving image, installation, publishing, interaction design, creative technology, and visual systems. Working across aesthetics, simulacra, networked media, and identity, she creates synthetic yet intimate experiences that examine post-digital culture, technological infrastructure, and the politics of imagery.
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Hosted by the BFA Graphic Design program at Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) since 2016, and co-founded with FISK, the PNCA Design Lecture Series welcomes in a diverse range of creative folks to explore the broad and vibrant potential of design. For more than 100 years, the Pacific Northwest College of Art has served as a dynamic creative center for emerging artists, designers, and creators. PNCA is part of Willamette University.
CreativeMornings Portland: Current
Inspiring talk, the theme is "current".
This event will be at ADX. There will be coffee and donuts. It is free to attend but registration through our website is required.
Portland Design Month Opening Party
Portland Design Month opens with a party. A first look at the October lineup, and a chance to meet the studios showing work this year.
Processing Community Day
Processing Community Day @ PDX is a free, community-centered event exploring creative coding as a tool for art, design, and expression. The day begins with hands-on workshops for high school students and concludes with conversations for adults about the evolving relationship between art and technology.
What is Freeform PDX?
This event brings together music, design, and diverse outsider art while highlighting the creativity, community, and DIY spirit of FFP
Freeform Portland Presents:
Loud and Local Design
Freeform Portland is excited to participate in 2026 Portland Design Month with AIGA Portland! This event will celebrate the connection between music, design, and how FFP contributes to Portland’s creative community.
Get a peek behind the scenes of a volunteer-run radio station and see what makes Freeform Portland unique. Explore our studio, talk with DJs, learn how the station works, and discover the many ways you can get involved.
We’re transforming our space into a gallery and gathering place featuring live music, DJs, classic show flyers, local artwork, zines, and archival FFP materials.
Come see this amazing community space!
Processing Community Day
Processing Community Day @ PDX is a free, community-centered event exploring creative coding as a tool for art, design, and expression. The day begins with hands-on workshops for high school students and concludes with conversations for adults about the evolving relationship between art and technology.
Location TBD.
Time subject to change.
Sign Painting 101: Drawing & Painting Letters
An introduction to sign painting taught by a real sign painter in a commercial sign studio located in the Lents neighborhood in SE Portland.
Times subject to change
Art Talk - David John Walker
Designer and educator whose work explores visual storytelling, culture, and contemporary design practice. Based in Hamden, CT, he brings extensive professional and teaching experience to the conversation.
The Art Talk event is designed to be an accessible, welcoming event that connects emerging creatives with established practitioners. As part of AIGA Design Week, we are excited to create meaningful opportunities for conversation, inspiration, and community across the Pacific Northwest creative landscape.
Where Geometry Meets the Machine: An Open House at Loupe
Join us for an evening at Loupe's Portland workshop, where industrial robots and mathematical sculpture share the same floor. Host David Nichols — Loupe CEO and the artist behind @polyhedrist — will show how the tools of automation (CNC, waterjet, robot arms) also build monumental steel polyhedra, including a 9-foot, 3,000-pound pentagonal icositetrahedron. Tour the shop, see live demos, and talk with the team. Makers, engineers, students, and the curious all welcome.
Times subject to change
Diseño! Latinos in Graphic Design
Latinos in graphic design, career advice, storytelling, and panel.
Times subject to change
Paper, Fold & Finish
Paper, Fold & Finish will give designers a hands-on way to explore how paper, finishes, folding, and binding can influence creative work.
An Urban Canvas: How Murals Transform Cities
Mural art is a very active and alive urban element that defines Portland and provides identity to many other cities. They can completely change the tone of a space and give a whole new personality to an urban landscape. Local Portland muralists, such as Christian Tellez from Wesi Mural Studio LLC and others will convene for a roundtable panel discussion about the design process and what goes into designing and executing a mural from a multidisciplinary perspective.
Optical Illusion Happy Hour
Fun interactive happy hour with presentations on optical illusions, sponsored by Friends of Figma, Portland.
Times subject to change
Paper, Fold & Finish
Paper, Fold & Finish will give designers a hands-on way to explore how paper, finishes, folding and binding can influence creative work.
Time subject to change.
Location TBD.
Inside Deep Sky: Studio Open House
Step inside Deep Sky, a Portland animation and motion design studio that's been making brand and campaign work for the last 20 years. We're opening our doors for an evening so you can see how the studio runs, meet the team behind the work, and get a look at our process from first sketch to final frame. Come by, explore the space, and ask us anything.
Times subject to change
Developing Character: What Goes Into Successful Character Design
Great characters carry a story before they say a word. In this talk, Art Director Gaby West walks through how character design actually happens, from early shapes and silhouettes to personality, expression, and the small choices that make a character feel alive. Expect real examples, a look behind the process, and time for questions.
Times subject to change
Patch It Yourself: Design Your Own Wearable Art with Uniquely Patched
A hands-on workshop where participants design and customize their own one-of-a-kind patched blazer. Led by Uniquely Patched Founder & Designer Marcia, attendees will learn the art of intentional patching — from selecting a vintage blazer to curating a layout of locally sourced iron-on designs that tell their story. All materials provided. Participants leave with a finished, wearable piece they designed themselves.
Times subject to change
Art Talk - Sunny Eckerle
Portland-based illustrator and creative professional whose practice spans illustration, visual storytelling, and commercial work. She brings a strong perspective on contemporary illustration and professional practice.
5:30 - 6:00 - Mingling and Conversation
6:00 - 7:00 - Art Talk
wool& Open House + Block Print Workshop
Learn about beautiful wool fabrics and how we select our seasonal colors. Then, join our potato block print workshop and see how we created our geo stamp print.
Design Lecture Series with Molly Dyson at PNCA
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.
Join us in welcoming Molly Dyson! Molly Dyson is an Australian designer and art director based in Portland, Oregon. She is currently a Senior Designer at Wieden+Kennedy.
Hosted by the BFA Graphic Design program at Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) since 2016, and co-founded with FISK, the PNCA Design Lecture Series welcomes in a diverse range of creative folks to explore the broad and vibrant potential of design. For more than 100 years, the Pacific Northwest College of Art has served as a dynamic creative center for emerging artists, designers, and creators. PNCA is part of Willamette University.
Learn more about the PNCA Design community, including more about our program, inspiring student work, alumni, and faculty, at https://pnca.willamette.edu/academics/bfa/graphic-design/ or by following us on instagram @PNCADesign.
Event design by Natasha Perez
Branding with Heart: A Murmur Open House
We’re opening our SE Division studio for an evening that blends design inspiration with good company. Guests can explore our space, see a curated selection of recent packaging and brand projects, and enjoy food and beverages from some of our favorite client partners.
Building a Brand and Scaling Ecommerce in 1 Month
Presentation on building Solver Brand from concept to international ecommerce with marketing leveraging Shopify.
Time subject to change.
Designer Trivia
Come play a game of designer trivia (guess the hex code! what year was figma released?) at local design agency, Evolve Collaborative. Teams will be formed, and the designer in you will be tested! Snacks and drinks will be provided.
PSU Kemeny Lecture
Presentation on building Solver Brand from concept to international ecommerce with marketing leveraging Shopify.
Time subject to change.
Cut From the Same Print: An Exodus from Chronically Online
A hands-on collage workshop at Dayroom where participants turn a personal archive of nearly 30 vintage magazines into original collage art and a piece of their own story, materials included at no cost.
Overlook, Portland. Address will be released upon signup.
PSU Zine Symposium
The Portland Zine Symposium (PZS) is an organization that hosts, among other events, a yearly free conference and zine social exploring facets of independent publishing and DIY culture. This event has been held in Portland, Oregon every summer since 2001 and hosts over 150 zinesters from around the world each year, as well as many free workshops, panels, and discussions. (Pulled Form their website)
Cut From the Same Print: An Exodus from Chronically Online
A hands-on collage workshop at Dayroom where participants turn a personal archive of nearly 30 vintage magazines into original collage art and a piece of their own story, materials included at no cost.
Overlook, Portland. Address will be released upon signup.
Portland State Graphic Design Rodeo and Publication Studio Open House!
Step inside Portland State University's Graphic Design program for an afternoon of making, conversation, and behind-the-scenes exploration. Tour Rodeo, our in-house design studio, and Publication Studio, home to Flo the Risograph, where students create books, zines, posters, and other printed matter while learning through collaboration, experimentation, and real-world practice.
Times subject to change
Wild by Design: Grow Your Own Brand
A field walk for family, friends, and the creative-curious through a Portland garden (location TBD), paired with a two-part nature-based branding experience. We start by noticing: a community walk where we tune into the traits, textures, colors, relationships, and personalities alive in the plants and land around us (documenting what resonates most, what feels relatable, attractive, interesting) in a field guide as we go. From there, we turn our noticing inward with a Root System Map, translating what we witnessed in nature into what we recognize in ourselves: our own traits, values, and sense of identity, searching for where our self-perception and our perception of the natural world collide. We'll then share what surfaced in nature and in ourselves as a group, before moving into the final piece: a branding in your nature exercise that begins to map a personal brand (or one of your own invention) from everything gathered. This is something to take home, sit with, and keep returning to… because like the seasons, our branding, and our sense of self is never meant to be permanent.
Times subject to change
PSU Zine Symposium
The Portland Zine Symposium (PZS) is an organization that hosts, among other events, a yearly free conference and zine social exploring facets of independent publishing and DIY culture. This event has been held in Portland, Oregon every summer since 2001 and hosts over 150 zinesters from around the world each year, as well as many free workshops, panels, and discussions. (Pulled Form their website)
Art Talk - Jordan Kay
Seattle-based illustrator and educator whose work reflects a thoughtful, contemporary approach to illustration and visual communication. His experience provides valuable insight for students and emerging creatives.
5:30 - 6:00 - Mingling and Conversation
6:00 - 7:00 - Art Talk
Figma Make-a-Thon Workshop
A hands-on event where attendees are actively playing in Make. Once the Makes are baked, one must win! Make-a-thons are generally low-stake events, we want people to have fun!
September dMob @ Bar Loon
🌅 Summer's winding down, but the good vibes continue at Portland's favorite graphic design meetup on Wednesday, September 9!
AIGA Portland's September dMob takes us to Bar Loon on Belmont, where craft cocktails, and great conversations await with fellow members of the Portland design community. Looking forward to seeing you in SE Portland on Wednesday September 9 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM! 🍹
🎨 Graphics by Peter Litster
August dMob @ After Ours
🎶 Good music and good food collide for our August dMob at After Ours in NE Portland!
Join AIGA Portland for networking, vinyl vibes, and friendship on Wednesday, August 12th from 6-8pm. Enjoy Vietnamese cuisine along with specialty cocktails and mocktails for a mid week break! 🍹
🎨 Graphics by Mikki Hwang
Adobe Creative Cafe Portland
A hands-on experience built for the Portland design community. This is a FREE event and open to all Portland designers and creatives!
Join us at the Adobe Creative Cafe for an evening of creativity, connection, and community. This event will include a product demo from Team Adobe about the latest features on Firefly Boards, followed by hands-on project time to get innovative with a creative brief.
Womxn Lead: Solo Designer Club
🌟 Join AIGA Portland's Womxn Lead for the Solo Designers Club on Tuesday, July 28th from 7:00 to 8:00 PM PST! 🌟
This virtual event is made for solo designers on their teams and freelance designers. It's a great opportunity to discuss issues and processes to not only find solutions, but build community as well. Practice your feedback skills and turn your ideas into projects! See you there! ✨
July dMob @ Little Beast Brewing
👹 Time to let out your inner design beast with AIGA Portland at Little Beast Brewing in SE Portland for our July dMob!
🍺 It's that time again for our monthly designer meetup to catch up with friends, share ideas, make new connections and experience a new local eatery. Little Beast Brewing is known for it's rare beers as well as their excellent logo and label designs.
See you there on Wednesday, July 8th from 6-8pm! ✨
Womxn Lead: Solo Designer Collective
The AIGA Portland Womxn Lead Committee is excited to announce the launch of the Solo Designer Collective! Come join our vibrant community virtually on Tuesday, June 23rd from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM PST to chat about design challenges, swap creative ideas, and pick up awesome tips and tricks. Let’s inspire each other and make solo design even more fun!
June dMob @ Rontoms
🥃 Cocktails and conversations? Outside? In a beautiful patio space? Sounds like a great time to hang with AIGA Portland!
☀️ Meet us at Rontoms on Wednesday, June 10, from 6 to 8 pm on the Central Eastside for drinks, snacks, and community. Let's take a midweek break and talk about your latest projects and meet other creatives!
(This is a 21+ venue so unfortunately it is age restricted. If you are under 21, please look out for next month's dMob!)
We hope to see you there! 👀
🎨 Graphics by Anitra Meyer
Curiosity in All Things
Hybrid Design’s Dora Drimalas shares their new book Curiosity in All Things, presented by WCP Solutions and Mohawk. Come hang, enjoy refreshments and Blu Dot's amazing space in NW Portland on Thursday, June 4 at 5:30 PM.
Dora Drimalas will speak to the core theme of the book Curiosity in All Things and reflect on how curiosity has shaped the firm’s creative practice, their studio, and their careers. Hybrid’s client roster includes Nike, Sonos, The North Face, Google, Apple, Mohawk, A24, SFMOMA, LEGO, and Levi’s. Come hang, enjoy the brief address, refreshments, exciting Mohawk materials and community with design-minded folk.
🕐 5:30 - doors open
🕒 6-6:20 - presentation
🕖 6:20-6:45 - Q&A
🕘 6:45-8 - book signing and mingle
Bloom & Brand: Grow, Protect, and Promote your Creative Work
A collaborative conversation between a designer, marketer, and lawyer on how to turn ideas into assets.
Every creative idea has value, and protecting that value starts with understanding your intellectual property. But most people are building, sharing, and collaborating without fully knowing what they own or how to protect it.
This collaborative workshop brings together a designer, marketer, and attorney for a practical conversation on building your brand and safeguarding your creative assets. We will cover the different kinds of IP you may have, including your brand name, logo, and internal company creations, as well as the IP you produce for clients or collaborators. You will also learn how to share your ideas and content confidently on social media, in partnerships, and in campaigns without losing ownership or credit. Leave with a stronger understanding of how to grow, protect, and promote your creative work in ways that support lasting success.
AIGA Portland Open House
Join us on Thursday, May 21 at 6:00 PM at ADX for an AIGA Portland Open House! Whether you've been curious about AIGA or are looking for new ways to plug into Portland's creative community, this is the event for you. 🤩
→ New opportunities to get involved with AIGA Portland
→ A breakdown of what AIGA does and how it uplifts the creative community
→ A special speaking event
→ The scoop on Portland Design Month
→ A room full of people who love Portland's creative scene as much as you do
🌟 Free drinks will be flowing, so bring your creative friends and your community spirit. We can't see you there!
May dMob @ Company Wine Bar
🌞 It's daylight season, let's go outside and play! There’s no better way to celebrate the seasonal shift than gathering with fellow designers at the next AIGA Portland dMob.
Pull your shorts out of the back of the drawer and don’t forget the sunscreen! 🍷 Join us on Wednesday, May 13 at 6:00 PM for a golden hour evening with friends, wine, and refreshing drinks at Company Wine Bar in SE Portland.
📍 916 SE 34th Ave
🗓️ May 13th, 6–8 PM
🎨 Graphics by Bianca Nakayama
CREATIVE WORKS WEST ’26 • SOUL OVER SCALE
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.
We’ve been taught to chase scale, speed, and visibility at the cost of depth, sustainability, and ourselves. This spring, we’re choosing a different path.
Depth over reach.
People over metrics.
Real work over endless content.
We’re gathering to talk plainly about what creative work costs, why it matters, and how to build careers that last.
3 days designed to sharpen your craft, strengthen your work, and build alongside people who care.
📍 Seattle, Washington
🗓️ April 30–May 2, 2026
🎟️ Individual Pass: $299 ’til April 1
🧑🎓 Student Pass: $199
🎨 Workshops: $149 each
🏨 Hotel Group Rate: $149/night
Womxn Lead: Sketches & Coffee
Womxn Lead is back for another Sketches & Coffee! A place to network, sketch, and enjoy a cuppa joe. 🤩☕️
📆 Join us for our next Sketches & Coffee session on Sunday, April 26th from 12-2pm at Daydreamer Coffee in North Portland for a sketching session filled with networking, inspiration, and design talks with creative womxn in the Portland design community.
🎟️ Only 10 tickets are available. Secure your spot now!
YLW Portfolio Showcase Event | George Fox University Art & Design
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. 👏
George Fox University extends a warm invitation to all industry professionals, faculty, staff and friends to join them at the YLW Portfolio Showcase event. 🤩
🌟 Downtown Portland YLW Event:
📆 Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
🕘 Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Wieden + Kennedy, Downtown Portland
🎨 Post Credit: @byjakemortimer on Instagram
April dMob @ Wonderlove
🍲 Food, drink, fun? What's not to love at Wonderlove! 🍻
🗣️ 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! 🕶️
Womxn Lead: Portfolio Check-In + Chat
Join us on Tuesday, April 7th at 7:00 PM PST for Womxn Lead: Portfolio Check-In + Chat — a virtual hang for women and non-binary creatives in Portland! 💻💬
Share your work, celebrate your progress, and connect with other creatives in a supportive, low-pressure space. This month’s theme is a continuation on our topic of Personal Branding.
Let's grow together!
Design Lecture Series with Andres Silva at PNCA
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. 🤩
On April 7th at 6:30PM, they welcome Andres Silva Bello to PNCA for a design lecture series. 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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Portland Paper Fest 2026
This is the best time of year to get print inspiration, education, and lots of paper samples from 20 global paper vendors. 🤩
For every graphic designer, creative, print project manager, and printer…. This is all hosted by WCP Solutions. Food and drinks provided, bags to collect samples from all the vendors.
🎟️ All free, just sign in when you arrive at Hunt & Gather in NW Portland between 4:30-7pm on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026.
Womxn Lead: Sketches & Coffee
Womxn Lead is back for another Sketches & Coffee! A place to network, sketch, and enjoy a cuppa joe. ☕️
Join us for a sketching session filled with networking, inspiration, and design talks with creative womxn in the Portland design community. ✨
📆 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!
Womxn Lead: March Portfolio Check in + Chat
Join us on Tuesday, March 17th at 7:00 PM PST for Portfolio Check-In + Chat — a virtual hang for women and non-binary creatives in Portland! 💻💬
Share your work, celebrate your progress, and connect with other creatives in a supportive, low-pressure space.
🕶 This month’s theme: Personal Branding
Bring your favorite sunglasses (optional 😉) and your portfolio goals.
Let's grow together!
Design Gets Better: HUMANS + AI
Join us for Design Gets Better: HUMANS + AI a hands-on workshop for designers and creatives by TalentL
📆 Friday, March 13
🕘 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Kiln, Portland, Oregon
In this free workshop, we’ll explore how modern tools can strengthen the design process while keeping human craft and judgment at the center by redesign a product using agentic AI to uncover blind spots, explore trade-offs, and accelerate refinement.
🎟️ Limited spots available!
March dMob @ Dear Sandy
☕️ Coffee and Cocktails? 🍸 ☕️ Cocktails and Coffee?! 🍹 Sounds like a perfect spot for March dMob!
Let's meet at Dear Sandy in NE Portland on Wednesday, March 11th from 6-8pm for some local community and design fun and check out the branding done by local designer, hensel studio. 🖌️
February dMob @ The Solo Club
👏 You won't be solo at The Solo Club in NW Portland for AIGA Portland's February dMob on Wednesday, February 11 at 6:00 PM!
🍹 We'll be here to talk design, drink a craft cocktail or mocktail and enjoy vibrant South American cuisine with you. Let's get together to network and mingle and keep the new year going strong. 💪
What is dMob?
dMob is a FREE social event launched by AIGA Portland in 2003. Hosted on the 2nd Wednesday of every month, it’s a great way to get out and connect with members of Portland’s energetic design community while exploring the city’s various neighborhoods. AIGA Portland wants to encourage discussion, business development, and foster a more dynamic design community in Portland. You’re bound to find inspiration, and opportunity with this friendly, laid-back group of design professionals!
When you arrive, you’ll get a sticker to wear. Venture forth, find another sticker-wearer and introduce yourself or offer to buy them a drink. It’s a great way to break the ice and meet new people.
Womxn Lead: Portfolio Check in + Chat
Calling all womxn creatives in Portland! 👋
Join us for a virtual Womxn Lead portfolio check-in on February 10th at 7pm PST! It's open to beginners, seasoned pros, and everyone in between. We’ll share progress (big or small), talk through what we’re working toward, swap resources, and ask questions in a supportive, low-pressure space. Can't wait to see you there.
PNCA: Design Lecture Series w/ Olivia Johnson
OPEN + FREE TO THE PUBLIC
The PNCA Design Lecture Series welcomes in Olivia Johnson—Portland-based designer + textile artist—to talk about her work + what moves her
January dMob @ Bar Cala
🌴 Let's shake those winter blues with a little tropical heat at Bar Cala in NE Portland for the first dMob of 2026!
Join us on Wednesday, January 14 at 6:00 PM at this bold and vibrant Latin bar in the Alberta district and share your dreams and goals for the new year with fellow designers and friends. Bar Cala serves up authentic Mexican food and mezcal cocktails. 🍹
Let's start the AIGA Portland new year off with a vibe! 😎
What is dMob?
dMob is a FREE social event launched by AIGA Portland in 2003. Hosted on the 2nd Wednesday of every month, it’s a great way to get out and connect with members of Portland’s energetic design community while exploring the city’s various neighborhoods. AIGA Portland wants to encourage discussion, business development, and foster a more dynamic design community in Portland. You’re bound to find inspiration, and opportunity with this friendly, laid-back group of design professionals!
When you arrive, you’ll get a sticker to wear. Venture forth, find another sticker-wearer and introduce yourself or offer to buy them a drink. It’s a great way to break the ice and meet new people.
December dMob @ Retro Game Bar
🎮 Power up your social life—AIGA Portland’s December dMob is loading!
Join us at Retro Game Bar in NE Portland on Wednesday, December 10th from 6–8 PM for an evening of creative connections and pixel-perfect vibes.
Grab a drink, press start, and level up your network. Whether you’re a high-score veteran or just entering the game, this meetup is your chance to unlock new friendships and bonus inspiration. 🕹️
What is dMob?
dMob is a FREE social event launched by AIGA Portland in 2003. Hosted on the 2nd Wednesday of every month, it’s a great way to get out and connect with members of Portland’s energetic design community while exploring the city’s various neighborhoods. AIGA Portland wants to encourage discussion, business development, and foster a more dynamic design community in Portland. You’re bound to find inspiration, and opportunity with this friendly, laid-back group of design professionals!
When you arrive, you’ll get a sticker to wear. Venture forth, find another sticker-wearer and introduce yourself or offer to buy them a drink. It’s a great way to break the ice and meet new people.
NextNW Ugly Sweater Holiday Party
🎁 Join us for NextNW’s annual holiday celebration on December 4th, 2025 from 6pm – 10pm at Migration Brewing’s Mississippi location! In partnership with our friends at AMA PDX, PRSA Oregon, and AIGA Portland.
Connect with fellow industry leaders, agency professionals, and marketing innovators while enjoying craft beer, delicious food, and great conversation.
What to Expect:
💬 Networking with Portland’s creative and marketing community
🍻 Complimentary food and drinks
🎉 Ugly Sweater Contest – Break out your most outrageous holiday attire (maybe even a terrible logo)
🤩 Good vibes and even better company
Whether you’re looking to make new connections, catch up with familiar faces, or just unwind after a busy year, this is the place to be.
🌟Thank you to our event sponsor Amazon! 🌟
✨ Along with our Food and Beverage sponsor Channel Factory! ✨
Proceeds from this event help support Make-A-Wish Foundation. 💫
November dMob @ Migration Brewing
🪶 It's time to flock to Migration Brewery in NE Portland for AIGA Portland’s November dMob! Join us on Wednesday November 12 at 6:00 PM! 📆
Showcasing one of the most diverse beer selections in town, Migration Brewery on Glisan has 30 taps constantly flowing with fresh beer paired with an award-winning food program. 🍻
Let's catch up and reminisce on all the great Portland Design Month events that we attended and talk about our winter projects! See you there!
November WIP - Work in Progress
November 6, 2025
The next Work in Progress is Thursday, November 6th at 6:00 PM PST. Reserve your spot as a presenter or reviewer!
Work in Progress (WIP) is a fantastic opportunity for Oregon-based designers to give and receive feedback either on a specific project or a portfolio piece. We welcome high schoolers, college students, recent graduates, young professionals, mid-level, senior, creative directors and retired designers of all ages to join.
Reviews for feedback in each event are limited to the first three (3) people who sign up and attend – so be sure to register while there are still available spots!
You are also welcome to join in to provide feedback or just listen in. No matter how you would like to participate, please click "Register" to receive the Google Meet link information.
Showing your design drafts and hearing opinions is an integral part of the design process. Work In Progress is an opportunity to engage in that collaborative process. Improve your communication skills, learn to receive constructive feedback, get fresh perspectives on your work, and hone your presentations skills in a welcoming environment.
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