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.

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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

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.

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.

https://mollyrosedyson.com/

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

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.

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Presentation on building Solver Brand from concept to international ecommerce with marketing leveraging Shopify.

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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.

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Presentation on building Solver Brand from concept to international ecommerce with marketing leveraging Shopify.

Time subject to change.