Tuesday, August 24

Time: 7:00-9:30 pm
Location: Ecotrust, 2nd floor
Cost: Members $5 / Non-Members $10

Calling All Submissions

If Portland is a hotbed of both creativity and sustainability, where is your story? Share your observations, ideas, or even challenges, in a 5-minute presentation on sustainable design at the 4th SHIFT: A Green Salon.

This popular event informs, inspires and engages peers, clients and students about sustainable design thinking and practices. Be one of the next 10 to take the mic and help shape the future of visual communications…for the greater good.

Submit your 5-minute presentation idea by August 2nd and if selected, you’ll then have a week to complete your presentation based on guidelines received.

The event also includes a Q&A with presenters, time to mingle before and after presentations, and snacks - plus free beer for those who bring their own mug.

Need Inspiration?

• What does sustainable design mean to you? We want to know!
• Have you taken sustainability steps with clients or your own business?
• Have you discovered a product, packaging or service that inspired you? Tell us why.
• Have you seen a problem in need of a green design solution? Share it.
• Are you disturbed by greenwashing? What’s makes an authentic message?

For more inspiration, see the list of presentations from Shift 1, Shift 2 and Shift 3.

How to Submit

Presentation ideas are due August 2. Email your idea to Lisa Holmes, AIGA Portland Sustainability Chair.
Include the following:
• Your name and company
• Your line of work
• Your presentation idea (a 1- or 2-paragraph description)
• Your contact information
• Optional: up to 3 images (PDFs only please)
• “Shift: Call for Submissions” in your email subject line

Obligatory Side Notes:

This is not an opportunity for a shameless plug, or your company’s version of the ShamWow!® (unless it’s really that amazing).

By applying, you grant permission for AIGA to use your material for further promotion.

Attend SHIFT 4!

Planning to Attend? Please RSVP via e-mail and include your full name and whether you are an AIGA member. Cash/checks will be accepted at the door; sorry no credit card or online payment available. We will make every attempt to accommodate walk-ins.

Ecotrust is accessible by Portland Streetcar (NW 10th & Johnson stop), by bicycle (ample outdoor spaces), by bus, on foot, and has limited car parking.

For more info, contact Lisa Holmes, AIGA Portland Sustainability Chair.

Mission of AIGA Portland's Sustainability Committee

To provide on and offline environments for designers and thought leaders to discuss sustainability, green practices, the future role of visual communications, and beyond.