
Portland Design Month 2025
Portland Design Month 2025
OCTOBER 3 - 24
Portland is a mix of some seriously weird goodness, resulting in groundbreaking art, music, and creative expression across every medium.
As a city, we’re continually redefining ourselves, and that’s what makes us great. We’re proud of our quirks, our shadows, and our charm — so let’s celebrate them!
Whether you're a designer, artist, professional, or student, it’s your time to get connected and get inspired with our community.
Volunteer
The success and growth of this festival relies on the passion and dedication of the design community. Whether or not you’re a member, your time and talent makes a mark on our home.
Please fill out our volunteer form below and the Volunteer Director will reach out to you when there is a need they think you may be a good fit for!
Donate & Sponsor
AIGA Portland is committed to the mutual economic success of our region. If you or your organization is interested in partnering, sponsoring, or donating to our vibrant design festival, contact us or reach out directly. We greatly appreciate your interest!
Please feel free to reach out at the contact below link below or directly to ventura.castro@portland.aiga.org
Meet This Year’s Festival Artist!
CHRIS KOELLING
FESTIVAL EVENTS
Calendar is continuously being updated

Are We There Yet? Paintings and by Risographs by Robyn A. Frank
RSA Projects - Opening reception to celebrate an abstract body of paintings and prints by Robyn Frank

AIGA PDX Opening Party
AIGA Portland - Join us for THE design party of the year! We're kicking off Design Month 2025 at our lively opening party. There will be music, a presentation on the new AIGA branding, food and drinks!

No Vacancy Window Gallery
No Vacancy / Field States - Kick off your Saturday with coffee and creative company while exploring Old Town’s newest creative initiative.

Experience Design, in Practice: A Hands-On Play Lab
PSU Farmer’s Market - Design as a Gift

Abstract Composition Workshop
RSA Projects - In this hands-on 3 hour workshop, participants of all skill levels will learn basics of composition in order to create a two-color Risograph abstract art print with visiting artist, Robyn A. Frank.

Radical Future(s): Future(s) Assembly
studio b:ask - An energetic evening where bold ideas are shared, tested, and transformed—sparking dialogue and mobilizing action for our collective futures and our shared present.

Radical Future(s): Spaces, Systems, and Shared Futures
studio b:ask - From place to policy, this conversation examines how design and systems shape who we are—and how we can reimagine them for collective, equitable futures.

WCP Paper Tour and Lunch
WCP Solutions - Paper Tour + Pizza Lunch
Join us during Portland Design Month for a hands-on Paper Tour made for creatives who can’t get enough of paper and print

Radical Future(s): Civic Futures Remix
studio b:ask - From Policy to Possibility A hands-on design jam to reimagine civic systems and prototype bold, people-powered alternatives.

Creative Leaders Community Connection
Creative Pathways Studio - A networking & community building event to bring Design & Creative Leaders together to problem solve, socialize, & learn from each other.

Beauty in the Margins
Owen Jones - A conversation with Jerry Hsu about finding art in the unseen and staying inspired in an overstimulated world.

Pictures Tell the Story: Political Cartooning in Portland
Pacific Northwest College of Art - For over a century, cartoonists in Portland have illustrated characters that drove the mythology of the Pacific Northwest…

Portland Design Month TriMet Poster Giveaway and Celebration
In celebration of Portland Design Week AND Hispanic Heritage month we are highlighting the 2025 Print Magazine winning design of the TriMet “Siempre Pa’ Lante” LIFT bus.


Portland Open Studios (Saturday)
The self-guided tour will feature over 100 artists working in various mediums.

Risograph Basics @ Outlet!
Outlet - Welcome to our Risograph Basics course: a printing, collage, experimentation, and mark making extravaganza!

Portland Open Studios (Sunday)
The self-guided tour will feature over 100 artists working in various mediums.

Both Sides Now
Exploring the interplay between personal and professional creative pursuits.

Branding with Heart: A Murmur Open House
Murmur Creative - We’re opening our SE Division studio for an evening that blends design inspiration with good company.

Adobe Creative Cafe + PSU Kemeny Lecture
Adobe/Wieden+Kennedy/PSU - A creative crossover for the ages. Portland, buckle up!

Thinking Through Building
West of West - An introduction to the work and creative process of this award-winning architecture studio.

Pints & Palettes: Watercolor Workshop at Baerlic Brewing
Baerlic Brewing - This workshop is designed to be an easy entrance point into learning what makes the watercolor medium unique at your favorite local brewery.

Outside Inspiration
Renee Lynn Creative - Get ready to be inspired by the great outdoors at Outside Inspiration - an evening filled with nature, community, and fresh ideas!

Walk with Wonder
Renee Lynn Creative - Casual networking in a calming, outdoor setting. Join us to stretch your legs, connect with new people, and get some fresh air.

Get Crafty: A Signmaking Workshop for Creatives
Fior Design Studio - Learn how to design, cut with vinyl on a cutting machine, and create your very own meaningful sign to take home with you!

Scent Design Workshop: Synesthesia
Landdd - Explore architectural minimalism through scent by working with stark, raw, and elemental materials.

PNCA Design Lecture Series w/ Eleazar Ruiz
Pacific Northwest College of Art - The PNCA Design Lecture Series welcomes Eleazar Ruiz to talk about his work + what moves him.

Designing a Living Archive: Space, Memory, Material, and Process
Textile Hive - This panel discussion brings together designers, archivists, and cultural practitioners to explore the evolving role of archives as living, designed environments.

Creative Mornings PDX: October
Creative Mornings Portland - A free creative talk open to anyone.

Design Stories: Starting Out in Graphic Design
Oregon State University - Join us for an inspiring evening as some of the university’s most esteemed graphic design alumni share their professional journeys.

AIGA PDX Closing Party
AIGA Portland/Thesis - Don't miss the closing party of Design Month!








