Events

Apply to the Laika Scholarship!
Apr
1

Apply to the Laika Scholarship!

  • Schnitzer School of Art + Art History + Design at Portland State University (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The LAIKA Scholarship supports six undergraduate students annually in the College of the Arts. This scholarship is open to all undergraduate students with majors in the College of the Arts. Applicants should demonstrate academic and/or career interest in the creative industry. Preference is given to students with diverse and/or underrepresented experiences in the creative industry. Eligible students may reapply annually.

Deadline to apply: April 1st

Apply Here!

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April 10: Adobe Creative Cafe
Apr
10

April 10: Adobe Creative Cafe

A gathering for a new generation of designers. Open to all students, recent grads and young creators. Have your portfolio reviewed, enjoy light bites, merch, and a panel discussion featuring professional designers sharing career advice. This is a great place to network.  You might even win a Creative Cloud membership.  

This is a free event - no fee to attend! Please note that our event has limited capacity, so kindly RSVP only if you plan to attend. We can't wait to see you there!

Learn more and RSVP at: https://creativecafeportlandstate.splashthat.com/

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April 11th! Q&A Session #3: Sophomore Portfolio Review 2025
Apr
11

April 11th! Q&A Session #3: Sophomore Portfolio Review 2025

Planning on participating in the Sophomore Portfolio Review this Spring? Here are three steps to get started right now:

  1. Read the 2025 Guidelines thoroughly on psu.gd/sophomore. This gives you important information about the Review's submission and other requirements, what to expect from the process, and what you can do to find help.

  2. Watch the required guided tour video of the Review process, also available on psu.gd/sophomore.

  3. Attend one of our three required Q&A sessions to get any lingering questions about the process and requirements answered by faculty.

Finished steps 1 and 2 and ready to attend a Q&A session? Good news! Our last session is coming soon! 2025 Information sessions will be held:

  • Tuesday, February 11 at noon in AB 320

  • Wednesday, March 5 at noon on Zoom at psu.gd/sprinfo

  • Friday, April 11 at noon on Zoom at psu.gd/sprinfo

Please arrive on time with any questions you may have and materials ready for taking notes.

The 2025 Sophomore Portfolio Review Guidelines, submission deadline, and more information about the review can be found at psu.gd/sophomore!

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April 24 at noon: Show & Tell presents Rob Lewis, Associate Creative Director at Translation
Apr
24

April 24 at noon: Show & Tell presents Rob Lewis, Associate Creative Director at Translation

Are you just having lunch, but wish you were having a side of DESIGN KNOWLEDGE with it??? Join us live THURSDAY APRIL 24 AT 12:05PM for the Show & Tell Lecture Series where we’re presenting a talk from ROB LEWIS, ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR AT TRANSLATION!

Rob Lewis is an artist and art director living and working in Portland, Oregon (by way of Cincinnati, OH). He started as a writer at Wieden + Kennedy where he worked on brand campaigns for Powerade, Nike, and a variety of creative assignments for global brands. As an art director at Portland based studio, Kamp Grizzly: Rob helped establish the youth focused, music education program called adidas Sound Labs as the creative lead, designed graphic apparel for the musician Khalid, worked on a contemporary unisex clothing line called Last Heavy as a graphic designer, art directed and voiced a global campaign for adidas Basketball, worked directly with Beyonce and Ivy Park to produce an art zine for her first Ivy Park collection with adidas, was nominated for an Emmy for the Netflix commercial “A Great Day In Hollywood” as well as working on/contributing to many other projects. Now, as an Associate Creative Director (Art) at Translation, he’s worked on national and global projects for Beats by Dre, Puma Basketball, the Big 12 and the NBA.

https://www.information-research.net/

instagram.com/trillmurray

Watch in person in AB 320, or live on Twitch at twitch.tv/psugd!


What is Show & Tell anyway? It’s PSU Graphic Design’s long-time online lunchtime lecture series where working design professionals stop by to blow our minds with wisdom! Our lectures are hosted by the students of DES 125 Show & Tell! All talks are free and open to the public!

You can learn more about the series and see the whole lineup at psu.gd/showandtell! Check it out!

Promo by Lyndsey Januszewski

Rob Lewis
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April 26, 5-8pm: Be Honest 2025 at Wieden+Kennedy!
Apr
26

April 26, 5-8pm: Be Honest 2025 at Wieden+Kennedy!

Be Honest is cooking up something good this year on April 26th 5-8pm at Wieden + Kennedy! 🍳✨

Be Honest is PSUGD’s annual student showcase, where design students of every grade level get to show off the cool stuff they’ve made in the program. Grab a plate and chow down on work that PSUGD’s finest have been cooking up for the general public!

Learn more about Be Honest here, or follow us on Instagram @psugd_behonest for the latest updates!

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May 1 at noon: Show & Tell presents Andi Silva, Design Director at R/GA!
May
1

May 1 at noon: Show & Tell presents Andi Silva, Design Director at R/GA!

Are you just having lunch, but wish you were having a side of DESIGN KNOWLEDGE with it??? Join us live THURSDAY MAY 1 AT 12:05PM for the Show & Tell Lecture Series where we’re presenting a talk from ANDI SILVA, DESIGN DIRECTOR AT R/GA!

Andi Silva is an ecuadorian graphic designer with a decade in the design and tech scene. He majored in Typography Design at the University of Buenos Aires and loves bringing a strong visual and typographic focus to every project. For the past six years, he’s been leading visual projects for R/GA USA’s (mostly in the Nike team) where he works as Design Director, before that he spend four years shaping creative work in Buenos Aires, Argentina.


https://www.andisilva.com/

Watch in person in AB 320, or live on Twitch at twitch.tv/psugd!


What is Show & Tell anyway? It’s PSU Graphic Design’s long-time online lunchtime lecture series where working design professionals stop by to blow our minds with wisdom! Our lectures are hosted by the students of DES 125 Show & Tell! All talks are free and open to the public!

You can learn more about the series and see the whole lineup at psu.gd/showandtell! Check it out!

Promo by Lyndsey Januszewski

Andi Silva
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May 8 at noon: Show & Tell presents Emily Klaebe, Senior Designer at Order!
May
8

May 8 at noon: Show & Tell presents Emily Klaebe, Senior Designer at Order!

Are you just having lunch, but wish you were having a side of DESIGN KNOWLEDGE with it??? Join us live THURSDAY MAY 8 AT 12:05PM for the Show & Tell Lecture Series where we’re presenting a talk from alum EMILY KLAEBE, SENIOR DESIGNER AT TYPE FOUNDRY & DESIGN STUDIO ORDER!

Emily Klaebe (she/her) is a typeface and brand designer creating systems founded in thorough research and strategic thinking. Since 2020, Emily has been designing identity systems at Order. In 2021, her role grew to include leading design at Order Type Foundry. OTF, an extension of the brand design office, designs and releases practical typefaces for long term applications. In 2022, Emily completed San Francisco’s Type West postgraduate certificate program at the Letterform Archive in designing comprehensive type families. Her typefaces and brand systems show the result of a process defined by focused intention and detail.

Find more about Emily @emklaebe on Instagram!

Find more about Order at @order.design.nyc @ordertypefoundry on Instagram!

Watch in person in AB 320, or live on Twitch at twitch.tv/psugd!


What is Show & Tell anyway? It’s PSU Graphic Design’s long-time online lunchtime lecture series where working design professionals stop by to blow our minds with wisdom! Our lectures are hosted by the students of DES 125 Show & Tell! All talks are free and open to the public!

You can learn more about the series and see the whole lineup at psu.gd/showandtell! Check it out!

Promo by Lyndsey Januszewski

Emily Klaebe
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May 15 at noon: Show & Tell presents Josh Kenyon, Creative Director, Founder of Jolby!
May
15

May 15 at noon: Show & Tell presents Josh Kenyon, Creative Director, Founder of Jolby!

Are you just having lunch, but wish you were having a side of DESIGN KNOWLEDGE with it??? Join us live THURSDAY MAY 15 AT 12:05PM for the Show & Tell Lecture Series where we’re presenting a talk from JOSH KENYON, CREATIVE DIRECTOR & FOUNDER OF JOLBY!

Josh Kenyon, Founder and Creative Director of Jolby, a design and illustration studio. Josh has work for the last 20 years with companies like Disney, The Nature Conservancy, Sanuk, Epitaph Records, Nike.

Find more about Jolby at jolby.com!

Watch in person in AB 320, or live on Twitch at twitch.tv/psugd!


What is Show & Tell anyway? It’s PSU Graphic Design’s long-time online lunchtime lecture series where working design professionals stop by to blow our minds with wisdom! Our lectures are hosted by the students of DES 125 Show & Tell! All talks are free and open to the public!

You can learn more about the series and see the whole lineup at psu.gd/showandtell! Check it out!

Promo by Lyndsey Januszewski

Josh Kenyon
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May 22 at noon: Show & Tell presents Dot Dodd, Graphic Artist at International Paper!
May
22

May 22 at noon: Show & Tell presents Dot Dodd, Graphic Artist at International Paper!

Are you just having lunch, but wish you were having a side of DESIGN KNOWLEDGE with it??? Join us live THURSDAY MAY 22 AT 12:05PM for the Show & Tell Lecture Series where we’re presenting a talk from DOT DODD, GRAPHIC ARTIST AT INTERNATIONAL PAPER!

Dot Dodd is a Portland-area graphic designer with over a decade of in-house experience at local institutions such as Powell’s Books, Nutcase Helmets, and Scout Books. Among other things, she’s created bike helmets, t-shirts, signage systems, weekly promotional materials, and a very large mural. As a graphic artist for International Paper, she currently specializes in flexographic printing but has experience with letterpress, mimeograph, offset, Risograph, and screenprinting. When not posting vintage coffee mugs on Twitter, Dot can be found buying paper ephemera at estate sales, sorting her vintage sign-painting books, or organizing and volunteering with TypeCon, the annual typography conference from The Society of Typographic Aficionados.

Find more about Dot on Instagram at @dotdotco

Watch in person in AB 320, or live on Twitch at twitch.tv/psugd!


What is Show & Tell anyway? It’s PSU Graphic Design’s long-time online lunchtime lecture series where working design professionals stop by to blow our minds with wisdom! Our lectures are hosted by the students of DES 125 Show & Tell! All talks are free and open to the public!

You can learn more about the series and see the whole lineup at psu.gd/showandtell! Check it out!

Promo by Lyndsey Januszewski

Dot Dodd
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June 5, 9am–5pm: Sophomore Portfolio Review Submissions Due
Jun
5

June 5, 9am–5pm: Sophomore Portfolio Review Submissions Due

Sophomore Portfolio Review 2025. Submissions: 9am–6pm Pacific

2025 Sophomore Portfolio Review Submissions:

Thursday, June 5 9am–6pm (Pacific time)

No late submissions will be accepted under any circumstances


Submit all materials to spr.psu.gd

For additional information about the Sophomore Portfolio Review, including submission requirements and required preparation, visit psu.gd/guidelines to review the 2025 guidelines and psu.gd/sophomore for more information about the process.

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Winter Riso Hours!
Mar
17

Winter Riso Hours!

The Risograph is is located in the Rad Lab for your use. Riso Print Assistants will help you print your jobs, which you can pay for with PSU print credits (the same you use for the other Rad Lab printers). We are open five days a week M-F throughout the winter term!

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March 6th! Kemeny Lecture Series Presents: Jen White-Johnson
Mar
6

March 6th! Kemeny Lecture Series Presents: Jen White-Johnson

Get your free ticket HERE!

Jen White-Johnson (she/they) is a distinguished Afro-Latina artist, activist, designer, and educator, whose creative expressions delve into the intersection of content and caregiving. With a profound focus on reshaping ableist visual culture, Jen, an artist-educator grappling with Graves disease and ADHD, brings a heart-centered and electric approach to disability advocacy. Her invaluable contributions to these movements manifest through powerful and dynamic art and media that simultaneously educate, bridge divergent worlds, and envision a future reflective of her Autistic son's experiences. Jen's activism extends to collaborations with notable brands and art spaces, including Coachella, Target, and Adobe, both in print and digital realms. Her photography and design work have gained recognition in esteemed publications such as Art in America, Juxtapoz Magazine, AfroPunk, and she has contributed insightful essays to publications like "After Universal Design: The Disability Design Revolution" and "An Anthology of Blackness." Notably, Jen's work is permanently archived at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the National African American Museum of History and Culture in DC.

Jen holds a BA in Visual Art from The University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) and a MFA in Graphic Design from the Maryland Institute College of Art, where she also imparts her knowledge as a current instructor, Jen resides in Baltimore, MD, with her husband and 11-year-old son.

About the Kemeny Lecture Series:
The series has been made possible by the Matthias D. Kemeny Charitable Fund.The Matthias D. Kemeny Design Lecture Series is coordinated and managed by the Portland State Graphic Design program. This series brings internationally celebrated design professionals to Portland annually to give a lecture for the benefit of the program's students and faculty, as well as the broader design community. The series is free and open to the public and highlights a wide range of design practices in an attempt to facilitate a community-wide dialogue about design and related fields. The Matthias D. Kemeny Charitable Fund has made the series possible.

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March 5th! Q&A Session #2: Sophomore Portfolio Review 2025
Mar
5

March 5th! Q&A Session #2: Sophomore Portfolio Review 2025

Planning on participating in the Sophomore Portfolio Review this Spring? Here are three steps to get started right now:

  1. Read the 2025 Guidelines thoroughly on psu.gd/sophomore. This gives you important information about the Review's submission and other requirements, what to expect from the process, and what you can do to find help.

  2. Watch the required guided tour video of the Review process, also available on psu.gd/sophomore.

  3. Attend one of our three required Q&A sessions to get any lingering questions about the process and requirements answered by faculty.

Finished steps 1 and 2 and ready to attend a Q&A session? Good news! Our first session is coming soon! 2025 Information sessions will be held:

  • Tuesday, February 11 at noon in AB 320

  • Wednesday, March 5 at noon on Zoom at psu.gd/sprinfo

  • Friday, April 11 at noon on Zoom at psu.gd/sprinfo

Please arrive on time with any questions you may have and materials ready for taking notes.

The 2025 Sophomore Portfolio Review Guidelines, submission deadline, and more information about the review can be found at psu.gd/sophomore!

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Feb 27th! Jen Wick: Show & Tell Design Lecture Series
Feb
27

Feb 27th! Jen Wick: Show & Tell Design Lecture Series

Are you just having lunch, but wish you were having a side of DESIGN KNOWLEDGE with it??? Join us live this Thursday, February 27 at noon Pacific for a talk from Jen Wick!

Jen Wick specializes in creating engaging, relevant design systems and editorial solutions for her clients in the arts, publishing, education and nonprofit industries. She has been in love with the craft of design since she was a teenager, when she started cutting, pasting, and distributing her first zines. She learned volumes while working on the production end of the design industry, working in copy shops and printing businesses, and has served as art director and senior designer for newspapers and publishing companies. Over the last 20 years, Jen has helped bring countless publications to life, and has created, commissioned and directed just as many illustrations, photo shoots, events, and marketing packages. She also had the chance to fine-tune her collaborative process, and the opportunity to grow and evolve alongside her clients. Jen currently serves as Creative Services Manager at Port of Portland.

Watch in person in AB 320, or live on Twitch at twitch.tv/psugd!

What is Show & Tell anyway? It’s PSU Graphic Design’s long-time online lunchtime lecture series where working design professionals stop by to blow our minds with wisdom! Our lectures are hosted by the students of DES 125 Show & Tell! All talks are free and open to the public!

You can learn more about the series and see the whole lineup at psu.gd/showandtell! Check it out!

Promo by Lyndsey Januszewski

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Feb 26th! A+D+AH Oldsters Meetup!
Feb
26

Feb 26th! A+D+AH Oldsters Meetup!

  • Schnitzer School of Art + Art History + Design at Portland State University (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come to a B-Y-O-LUNCH SOCIAL with your fellow oldsters- returning, first-timers, post-bacc undergrad & grad students in the Schnitzer School of Art + Art History + Design!

Special guest Kris Evans will offer one-on-one advising.

Age-appropriate snacks will be available.

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Feb 20th! Naily Nevarez, Associate Director of Product Design at Planned Parenthood: Show & Tell Design Lecture Series
Feb
20

Feb 20th! Naily Nevarez, Associate Director of Product Design at Planned Parenthood: Show & Tell Design Lecture Series

Are you just having lunch, but wish you were having a side of DESIGN KNOWLEDGE with it??? Join us live this Thursday, February 20 at noon Pacific for a talk from Naily Nevarez, Associate Director of Product Design at Planned Parenthood!

Beyond her professional work, Naily Nevarez is passionate about helping others fulfill their potential. She has mentored over 40 individuals from diverse backgrounds—spanning races, ages, genders, and industries—supporting their transitions into or growth within product design. Through her YouTube channel, she blends personal insights with research to inspire intentional living and goal achievement. Recognized for her leadership and commitment to social impact, Naily was recently honored as a 30 Under 30 by The Hispanic Executive.

Watch in person in AB 320, or live on Twitch at twitch.tv/psugd!

What is Show & Tell anyway? It’s PSU Graphic Design’s long-time online lunchtime lecture series where working design professionals stop by to blow our minds with wisdom! Our lectures are hosted by the students of DES 125 Show & Tell! All talks are free and open to the public!

You can learn more about the series and see the whole lineup at psu.gd/showandtell! Check it out!

Promo by Lyndsey Januszewski

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Adobe Creative Cafe
Feb
13

Adobe Creative Cafe

Adobe is hosting an event ON FREAKING CAMPUS February 13th.
A panel of friendly faces will include Sara Martin from Jolby, Jamal Qutub from
Instrument, and Freelance Art director and Illustrator Jason Sturgill!

Come and chat with folks from Jolby, Instrument, Future Fonts, Lincoln Design Co, Studio Mega and MORE about your work! Plus a chance to win some free Creative Cloud subscriptions!

Please RSVP as space is limited.
https://creativecafeportlandstate.splashthat.com/

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Lau Peltzer, Design Director at Öpinionated: Show & Tell Design Lecture Series
Feb
13

Lau Peltzer, Design Director at Öpinionated: Show & Tell Design Lecture Series

Are you just having lunch, but wish you were having a side of DESIGN KNOWLEDGE with it??? Join us live this Thursday, February 13 at noon Pacific for a talk from Lau Peltzer, Design Director at Öpinionated!!

Laura Peltzer hails from Argentina where she studied Visual Communication Design and worked as a graphic designer for several years before joining Steinbranding TV Studios in Buenos Aires, Argentina, as Creative / Art Director for several TV Channels: Discovery Networks, TV Azteca, FOX Latam and Telemundo. In 2010 she began working as a freelance Art Director / Senior Graphic Designer for TV channels and fashion brands in Europe, including Swarovski, Louboutin, Escada, Harpers Bazaar, Vogue, Carine Roitfield, Buccellati and Reebok. Laura moved to Portland in 2016 and started working as a freelance designer at Opinionated in 2019, joining full time as our Sr. Brand Designer in early 2020. Since then she has helped create beautiful design work across campaigns, packaging and logos for Opinionated client brands. Now that Laura has lived in Portland for 8 years she considers herself an Argentinian with Pacific Northwest flare.

Watch in person in AB 320, or live on Twitch at twitch.tv/psugd!

What is Show & Tell anyway? It’s PSU Graphic Design’s long-time online lunchtime lecture series where working design professionals stop by to blow our minds with wisdom! Our lectures are hosted by the students of DES 125 Show & Tell! All talks are free and open to the public!

You can learn more about the series and see the whole lineup at psu.gd/showandtell! Check it out!

Promo by Lyndsey Januszewski

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Q&A Session #1: Sophomore Portfolio Review 2025
Feb
11

Q&A Session #1: Sophomore Portfolio Review 2025

Planning on participating in the Sophomore Portfolio Review this Spring? Here are three steps to get started right now:

  1. Read the 2025 Guidelines thoroughly on psu.gd/sophomore. This gives you important information about the Review's submission and other requirements, what to expect from the process, and what you can do to find help.

  2. Watch the required guided tour video of the Review process, also available on psu.gd/sophomore.

  3. Attend one of our three required Q&A sessions to get any lingering questions about the process and requirements answered by faculty.

Finished steps 1 and 2 and ready to attend a Q&A session? Good news! Our first session is coming soon! 2025 Information sessions will be held:

  • Tuesday, February 11 at noon in AB 320

  • Wednesday, March 5 at noon (see psu.gd/sophomore for location)

  • Friday, April 11 at noon  (see psu.gd/sophomore for location)

Please arrive on time with any questions you may have and materials ready for taking notes.

The 2025 Sophomore Portfolio Review Guidelines, submission deadline, and more information about the review can be found at psu.gd/sophomore!

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Sophomore Portfolio Mentorship Program Sign-Ups are OPEN!
Feb
7

Sophomore Portfolio Mentorship Program Sign-Ups are OPEN!

  • Schnitzer School of Art + Art History + Design at Portland State University (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We are excited to announce the annual mentorship program, where sophomores can connect with juniors and seniors for extra guidance on their quickly approaching Portfolio Review!

Navigating the sophomore portfolio review is 10 times more brutal when you’re on your own! A mentor’s insight can push your work to the next level. The mentor/mentee partnership is a beautiful connection that lasts years past the review and creates a win-win environment for everyone!

We accept mentors and mentees for the next two weeks, so sign up today to join the community!

Mentor Sign-Up Form: https://forms.gle/kDRhiPwr1Pf92aNS9
Mentee Sign-Up Form: https://forms.gle/hmTWJ3wmXby74cev5

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Ryan Kiley, Visual Designer at Google: Show & Tell Design Lecture Series
Feb
6

Ryan Kiley, Visual Designer at Google: Show & Tell Design Lecture Series

Are you just having lunch, but wish you were having a side of DESIGN KNOWLEDGE with it??? Join us live this Thursday, February 6 at noon Pacific for a talk from Ryan Kiley, Visual Designer at Google!

Ryan Kiley is a Staff Visual Designer on Google’s Material Design team, based in Portland. He specializes in visual and interaction design, focusing on brand and identity.

Watch in person in AB 320, or live on Twitch at twitch.tv/psugd!

What is Show & Tell anyway? It’s PSU Graphic Design’s long-time online lunchtime lecture series where working design professionals stop by to blow our minds with wisdom! Our lectures are hosted by the students of DES 125 Show & Tell! All talks are free and open to the public!

You can learn more about the series and see the whole lineup at psu.gd/showandtell! Check it out!

Promo by Lyndsey Januszewski

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Good Market
Dec
7

Good Market

PSU art and design students and alums are back and ready to sell their one-of-a kind handmade goods at this year’s Good Market. Mark your calendars for DEC.7th and come support your local makers!

Are you a PSU art and design student or alumni? Interested in tabling? Or volunteering?? Head on over to http://psu.gd/goodmarket for more info!

Good Market
Saturday Dec. 7th
11am-5pm
Lloyd Center

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Fresh! Senior Portfolio Show!
Dec
5

Fresh! Senior Portfolio Show!

We would like to cordially extend an invitation to the Winter 2024 FRESH Portfolio Show, taking place at Murmur Creative on Thursday, December 5. 

RSVP HERE!


Picture this: A room filled with the sharpest, most creative minds in Portland, showing off their work, and you’re there to witness it all. Our Winter 2024 grads have been hard at work pushing pixels, adjusting kerning, and probably drinking too much coffee, all to bring you the freshest work you’ve ever seen.

Not only will you get to see the next generation of creative masterminds before anyone else, but you’ll also have the chance to network with fellow industry pros, snag some free stuff, and maybe even recruit the designer of your dreams. Plus, there’s free food.


So, grab your fanciest “I’m here to hire someone” blazer, and join us for a night of design magic and possibly some awkward small talk. We can’t wait to see you!


Best regards,

13 PSUGD Graduating Seniors

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Comma Hotline
Nov
26

Comma Hotline

Hi COMMA friends!
Join us for another COMMA Hotline Meeting on 11/26 where we'll be gearing up for our Bodega Pop-Up at this year's Good Market! If you have prints, stickers, buttons, or anything else you want to sell, come on down and we'll help you package and price all your goodies!

Bring your lunch, snacks, and favorite bevies, and come hang out! 🍱🥤
We’d love to see you there!

When?
THIS Tuesday, November 26th, from 1-2 PM in room AB 320.

*Reminder that COMMA Hotlines are a BIPOC-only event where you can connect with other incredible PSUGD students in a safe and welcoming environment.

What’s COMMA?
COMMA is a group organized by and for BIPOC students in PSU's graphic design program. We provide a space for BIPOC students to connect, share experiences, learn, and have fun! We meet monthly during the academic year and host special pop-up events for the wider BIPOC creative community in Portland. Learn more about us @psugd_comma!

Promo by @jakepalma.design

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Hallie Walker: Show & Tell Lecture Series, Fall 2024
Nov
14

Hallie Walker: Show & Tell Lecture Series, Fall 2024

  • PSU Art Building, Room 320 (or online at psu.gd/twitch) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Are you just having lunch, but wish you were having a side of DESIGN KNOWLEDGE with it??? Good news—Show & Tell is back again to fill you full of wisdom with a talk as part of our Fall 2024 lineup!

Join us live Thursday, November 14 at noon Pacific for a talk from Design Director at Studio Mega and PSUGD alum Hallie Walker!

Hallie Walker is a multidisciplinary designer with a passion for creating dynamic, purpose-driven design systems across diverse industries. She combines expertise in brand, campaign, and digital experiences to help craft innovative and engaging work that resonates with both clients and their audiences. Currently leading design teams at Studio Mega, Hallie bridges the gap between strategy and creativity, ensuring that every project delivers impact and meaning.

Just visit psu.gd/twitch to watch online, or hang out in person in AB 320!

What is Show & Tell anyway? It’s PSU Graphic Design’s long-time online lunchtime lecture series where working design professionals stop by to blow our minds with wisdom! Our lectures are hosted by the students of DES 125 Show & Tell! All talks are free and open to the public!

You can learn more about the series and see the whole linup at psu.gd/showandtell! Check it out!

Promo by Lyndsey Januszewski

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Comma Hotline
Nov
12

Comma Hotline

  • Schnitzer School of Art + Art History + Design at Portland State University (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Hi COMMA friends!
Join us for another COMMA Hotline Meeting on 11/12. We'll be welcoming Gaby Tirta of Design Justice Portland to come hang out! Please fill out this 2 second survey to help Gaby get an idea of what you might want to see from her during the Hotline!

Bring your lunch, snacks, and favorite bevies, and come hang out! 🍱🥤
We’d love to see you there!

When?
Tuesday, November 12th, from 1-2 PM in room AB 320.

*Reminder that COMMA Hotlines are a BIPOC-only event where you can connect with other incredible PSUGD students in a safe and welcoming environment.

What’s COMMA?
COMMA is a group organized by and for BIPOC students in PSU's graphic design program. We provide a space for BIPOC students to connect, share experiences, learn, and have fun! We meet monthly during the academic year and host special pop-up events for the wider BIPOC creative community in Portland. Learn more about us @psugd_comma!

Promo by @jakepalma.design

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University Closed
Nov
11

University Closed

  • Portland State University – School of Art & Design (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The university is closed in observation of Veterans Day. For more information, please visit the Academic Calendar: https://www.pdx.edu/registration/academic-calendar

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AI + Design Student Exhibition Panel
Nov
7

AI + Design Student Exhibition Panel

  • Schnitzer School of Art + Art History + Design at Portland State University (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Experience a tour of the exhibition and engage in discussions with students about their experiences and discoveries with AI in design. Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the future of creativity and technology!

November 7th 6-8pm in the AB Lobby

AI + Design is an exhibition of student work produced during a special topics course, AI + Design, that took place during the 2024 spring term of the Portland State graphic design program. The course introduced students to the fundamental principles and techniques of artificial intelligence as it pertains to the disciplines of art and design. Students explored topics related to the implementation, impact, ethics, and collaborative opportunities of AI and its various forms.

The exhibition features designed artifacts, the results of student-led experiments and learnings around AI and its practical applications, ethical considerations, and collaborative possibilities. In addition to a tour of the show, this event will also feature insight into the course and discussions with students and their experience working with AI.

Can't join us on the 7th?
This exhibition runs November 2nd - 20th

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Design Club Art Walk Field Trip
Nov
7

Design Club Art Walk Field Trip

  • Schnitzer School of Art + Art History + Design at Portland State University (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Do you like art and have nothing to do on Thursday night? If so, you should join the Design Club for a First Thursday Art Walk field trip! We’ll meet at the Elizabeth Leach Gallery (417 NW 9th Ave) at 6 pm for a stroll through the Pearl’s robust art scene. No registration is needed! 

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Elisha Zepeda (@ez.bookdesign): Show & Tell Lecture Series, Fall 2024
Nov
7

Elisha Zepeda (@ez.bookdesign): Show & Tell Lecture Series, Fall 2024

  • PSU Art Building, Room 320 (or online at psu.gd/twitch) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Are you just having lunch, but wish you were having a side of DESIGN KNOWLEDGE with it??? Good news—Show & Tell is back again to fill you full of wisdom with a talk as part of our Fall 2024 lineup!

Join us live Thursday, November 7 at noon Pacific for a talk from Book Cover Designer Elisha Zepeda, also known as @ez.bookdesign on Instagram and TikTok!

Elisha Zepeda, also known as @ez.bookdesign, is an award winning Book Cover Designer whose cover design process videos have gone viral on IG and TikTok. His client work includes Penguin, Simon Schuster, Amazon, Adobe, and many more.

Just visit psu.gd/twitch to watch online, or hang out in person in AB 320!

What is Show & Tell anyway? It’s PSU Graphic Design’s long-time online lunchtime lecture series where working design professionals stop by to blow our minds with wisdom! Our lectures are hosted by the students of DES 125 Show & Tell! All talks are free and open to the public!

You can learn more about the series and see the whole linup at psu.gd/showandtell! Check it out!

Promo by Lyndsey Januszewski

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