Values aren’t vibes, they’re tools. In this 90-minute hands-on workshop, we’ll show you how to identify and use your values to choose better clients, set clearer expectations, and protect your team’s time, money, energy, and focus.
We’ll have snacks and a raffle provided by Blu Dot!
We’ll Discuss - A framework for how to translate your personal or organizational values into expectations, concrete behaviors and evidence you can look for in the work. - What early red/green flags you can look for and actionable tips for what to do next, based on your own values. - Some ready-to-use ideas for using your values as tools with your clients, both prospective and current. And you’ll walk out with a 30-day experiment you can put into play right away.
📍 Details Thursday, October 9th, 2025 • 12 pm to 2 pm Blu Dot Portland 1308 NW Everett St, Portland, OR 97209
👀 Who It’s For Designers, strategists, PMs, studio owners, and in-house teams who work with clients and want a smarter, more aligned way to say yes (and no).
✨ About Us We’re Talie Smith and Scott Smith from Smith & Connors, a Portland-based, women-owned B Corp Agency and founding members of Zebras Unite. We help organizations build brands, websites, and alignment through warm, strategic facilitation we call Design Therapy.
🔮 About Portland Design Month Calling all creatives, this event is part of Portland Design Month 2025! Join the city for a month of events guaranteed to inspire, connect, and delight your senses. Learn more about Portland Design Month.
