Weird by Design

Weird by Design ⁙

AIGA Portland promotes

a more thoughtful, intentional, beautiful world by celebrating design and supporting those who create it. By sponsoring, volunteering, amplifying, or attending events you support the weird, lovely place we call home.

Upcoming Events

  • Womxn Lead: Connect and Create

    Womxn Lead: Connect and Create

    April 22 from 6-8pm PDT

    🍹 Join AIGA Womxn Lead at Hey Love for Connect and Create—an evening of creativity, community, and fun! 🤩

    You'll get sketch paper and drawing utensils to design your dream drink—mocktail, cocktail, or something totally wild.

    No art skills needed, just imagination! Connect with fellow creatives, unwind, and let your ideas flow. Stay for a quick sketch or hang out all night—it's up to you! Come as you are, leave with new connections and a custom-crafted creation all your own. Let’s sip, sketch, and celebrate the power of creative women together! ✨

    🎟️ Only 25 spots! Secure your tickets now!

  • May WIP - Work in Progress

    May 1 from 6-7pm

    The next Work in Progress is Thursday, May 1st 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.

  • Making Creativity Profitable: When Your Work Is Used Without PermissionNew List Item

    May 1 at 12pm​​

    While imitation may be a sincere form of flattery, unauthorized use of your creative work can diminish, even destroy, its value. For works protected by copyright, the law grants you exclusive rights over its display, distribution, and duplication—but what happens when someone else uses it without permission?

    The Oregon VLA is hosting a free, virtual workshop on May 1st at noon PDT to discuss what you can and should do.

  • 2025 AIGA DESIGN CONFERENCE

    October 9-11, 2025

    The AIGA Design Conference is a different experience; we push the design profession forward by asking provocative questions and challenging designers to think about the future. From intriguing mainstage presenters to in-depth symposia that allow attendees to dive deeper into topics facing our industry, we entice the community to imagine the future.

    For more information, visit our website.

    This year's conference pricing is based on available quantities and not based on a deadline. The sooner you register, the more likely you can secure a lower rate. Join AIGA now to unlock exclusive member ticket prices.

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