AIGA Portland Discussions

AIGA's Stand on Spec work vs. Pro-Bono

by Billy Huys | July 23, 2010 - 10:24am
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There have been some recent comments on Twitter about the Portland Chapter of AIGA’s RFP for a Pro-bono website. Most of these comments center around the AIGA Position on Spec Work (http://www.aiga.org/content.cfm/position-spec-work).

As the local Sponsorship Chair, I would like to address the concerns I have seen, with the caveat that this is my opinion and doesn’t represent a collective view from the organization, local or national.

Chapter Spotlight: AIGA Idaho

by Joaquin Lippincott | July 20, 2010 - 10:32am
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AIGA Idaho
Number of Members: 89
Year Founded: 2007

1. Tell us about AIGA Idaho’s Mentor program.

AIGA Portland Redesign RFP

by Joaquin Lippincott | July 15, 2010 - 3:34pm
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It’s about time! AIGAPortland.org could seriously use a redesign. And we’re looking for an interactive partner to make it happen. The new design will be personable, interactive and fully-integrated in order to keep up with Portland’s booming creative community. Not to mention
the technology that just keeps ramping up. AIGA Portland is looking for a design firm with
some big guns, major chops and a strong sense of giving back to the creative community (i.e.
pro-bono). If that sounds like you, we would love to talk.

What would you like to see AIGA Portland do?

by Joaquin Lippincott | July 8, 2010 - 10:21am
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As the new incoming President of AIGA President for 2010, I have a questions all the Portland designers out there: What would you like to see AIGA Portland do?

From our round table a few months ago we heard people requesting more crafts and government involvement. We heard that we're doing well with sustainability (SHIFT) and design inspiration (Designspeaks). That said, turn out at the round table was small - so weigh in and post a comment below and let us know what you would like to see us do.

Studio Tour: An inside look at creative powerhouse Nemo Design

by Justus Post | June 21, 2010 - 7:52pm
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Perhaps you’ve been drooling over their work for Nike, HP and other kick-ass clients. Or maybe you just dig really cool spaces. Either way, now is your opportunity to join us for a studio tour of Nemo Design, July 14th.

This event is free and open to the public, but space is limited to 25 people (and 10 of those are reserved for students). If you want in, RSVP via email to education@portland.aiga.org with your full name (students must include the name of their school) and whether or not you are an AIGA member.

And don’t forget to stop by dMob afterward (place TBD)!

2010 Web site new board announcement

by Justus Post | June 21, 2010 - 7:20pm
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ONE NEW FACE JOIN THE AIGA PORTLAND CHAPTER BOARD

After a rigorous review of nominees last week, the Portland chapter welcomed Billy Huys and Shona Lepis to the board. Lisa Holmes was also reelected to continue her great work as current and continuing Sustainability Chair. These highly accomplished design professionals will serve a three-year term beginning July 1st, 2010.

Squishy Stuff. Story. Delight.

by Justus Post | May 21, 2010 - 6:56pm
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-an excerpt by Megan Clark of StudioM

Last night I joined the creative masses heading downtown to Ace Hotel’s venue space, The Cleaners, for another installment of AIGA’s Designspeaks series. This time with Frank Chimero.

Instead of telling us his story, in his presentation called The Shape of Design, Frank told us about the idea of story, squishy stuff and delight. Here are just a few thought nuggets from these three categories. (He talked about other things, too, but these were my favorite.)

http://studiompdx.blogspot.com/2010/05/squishy-stuff-story-delight.html

Videos from Feb. 18th SHIFT event

by Lisa D. Holmes | May 11, 2010 - 8:07pm
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Did you miss the Feb. 18th SHIFT event? Were you too busy re-filling your beer mug and missed what David Vanadia said about shaving? View videos of each presentation on Vimeo.

Presentations from ReSource: Green Design Expo

by Lisa D. Holmes | April 26, 2010 - 7:59pm
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Presentations from the ReSource event are now available on Slideshare!

Sustainable Design (and what the heck does that mean) Lunch Observations:

by Lisa D. Holmes | January 14, 2010 - 9:09pm
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Wednesday, January 13th was our first Green Salon Meetup Event. This is a chance for designers to talk about what sustainable design means to them. A member of the AIGA Portland Green Team, Martha Koenig, attended the lunch and these are her observations.