Events
Show & Tell: Nishat Akhtar, Chief Creative Officer at Instrument
Are you just having lunch, but wish you were having a side of DESIGN KNOWLEDGE with it??? Why not bring some food and chow down right at the Show & Tell Design Lecture Series!
Join us live Thursday, April 23 at noon Pacific in AB 320 for a talk from Nishat Akhtar, Chief Creative Officer at Instrument!
Nishat Akhtar is a designer, artist, and creative leader. As Chief Creative Officer at Instrument, she helps guide the studio’s creative vision, shaping both the work of today and how it continues to evolve for the future. Her clients and collaborators have included Nike, Google, Amazon, Oura, and Adobe, alongside a personal art and illustration practice she continues to nurture. Through talks and workshops, Nishat shares a belief that creativity belongs to everyone, and that play is where it all begins.
Can't make it in person to AB 320? Tune in to psu.gd/twitch to watch online!
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 Amity Cummings
Show & Tell lecture series: Nishat Akhtar
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Join us live to kickoff our final Show & Tell lecture series in the old Art Building
Thursday, April 23 at noon Pacific in AB 320 for a talk from Nishat Akhtar, Chief Creative Officer at INSTRUMENT!
Nishat Akhtar is a designer, artist, and creative leader. As Chief Creative Officer at Instrument, she helps guide the studio’s creative vision, shaping both the work of today and how it continues to evolve for the future. Her clients and collaborators have included Nike, Google, Amazon, Oura, and Adobe, alongside a personal art and illustration practice she continues to nurture. Through talks and workshops, Nishat shares a belief that creativity belongs to everyone, and that play is where it all begins.
Can't make it in person to AB 320?
Tune in to psu.gd/twitch to watch online!
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 at psu.gd/showandtell!
Check it out!
Promo by Amon Watson (@comishly)
Hey PSUGD Design Club! Let's go to Industry!
Okay… that went fast. The field trip is officially full (!!)
But don’t disappear on us—join the waitlist.
INDUSTRY is a Portland, Oregon-based creative brand consultancy and design collective that focuses on strategy, product design, and brand storytelling. They help companies create brand meaning through design research, interaction design, and marketing, working with major brands.
Join the Waitlist →
More About INDUSTRY →
This field trip is for PSUGD students only.
Please use your PDX email to register for this event.
Promo by Emily Ramos
Friends of Figma!
If you’ve been wondering how to grow your skills and advance your design career, this talk is for you. Thai Dang will share his strategies, observations, and personal stories. Thai currently works as a Lead UX Designer at Levi Strauss and has had an illustrious 20+ year career across institutions like Amazon, eBay, Intuit, and Taco Bell.
More information on FoF event page
Show & Tell: Soonghyun Kim, Visiting Scholar at Portland State University (Professor at Kyung Hee University)
Are you just having lunch, but wish you were having a side of DESIGN KNOWLEDGE with it??? Why not bring some food and chow down right at the Show & Tell Design Lecture Series!
Join us live Thursday, April 30 at noon Pacific in AB 320 for a talk from animator Soonghyun Kim, Visiting Scholar at Portland State University (Professor at Kyung Hee University)!
Soonghyun Kim is a professor of animation at Kyung Hee University and currently a visiting scholar at Portland State University. His work explores visual storytelling through animation, character design, and picture books, with a particular interest in how narrative, movement, and emotion are constructed through images. His research and creative practice focus on animation directing techniques, character-centered storytelling, and the expansion of picture books into digital and extended reality (XR) formats. He has published academic research on visual narrative and has also worked on various creative projects that bridge theory and practice. As an educator, Kim is interested in helping students understand the fundamentals of design and animation, emphasizing process, experimentation, and storytelling over technical complexity. Through both teaching and creative work, he seeks to make animation and character design more accessible and meaningful to new learners.
Can't make it in person to AB 320? Tune in to psu.gd/twitch to watch online!
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 Amity Cummings
Marks Portland: Folio Nights
“Folio Nights” invites emerging creatives to connect directly with the Marks team through 1:1 portfolio reviews across Experiential, Graphic, Technical, 3D, and Environmental Design. The evening will also include talks and casual conversations with industry professionals.
Not ready to present work? No problem. A happy hour will run throughout the event, making space to meet people across client services, project management, and more—no portfolio required.
Location: 120 SE Clay St, Suite 102, Portland, OR
Date: Thursday, April 30
Time: 5PM
Space is limited— so save your spot now!
RSVP: https://forms.gle/hB9JFVnEQifKgEdD7
Portfolio Submission: https://forms.gle/ShENbhuv66trH4VJ7
Calling all Artists, Art Lovers, Students & Faculty in Art History, Art Practice, & Graphic Design!
A collaborative art experience to celebrate our transition into the new Art Building!
We’ll provide the food, supplies, and good vibes, and you bring…yourself and a friend! If you’re not a maker that’s okay, too. You can still participate by bringing non-art materials (meaningful texts, ephemera, photographs) to contribute to the art making process.
Event Details:
5:30-7:30
Shattuck Annex
Free and Open to All—Food & Supplies Provided!
Together, we’ll say goodbye to our old building(s) and hello to our new building in style!
Be Honest at Wieden + Kennedy!
TAKE YOUR SEATS! The show awaits!
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.
Stay tuned for more updates on student sign-ups!
Show & Tell: Emy Su, Designer & Illustrator
Are you just having lunch, but wish you were having a side of DESIGN KNOWLEDGE with it??? Why not bring some food and chow down right at the Show & Tell Design Lecture Series!
Join us live Thursday, May 7 at noon Pacific in AB 320 for a talk from Emy Su, Designer & Illustrator!
Emily Suvanvej (aka Emy Su) is an award-winning, Thai-American designer & illustrator who lives at the crossroads of visual mischief and lovingly-crafted imperfection. Formerly an Art Director at BUCK, she’s worked with top brands like Spotify, Nike, YouTube, and The New Yorker, and was recently a core creative force behind BUCK's first game called Let’s! Revolution!. Take a peek at Emily's work at emy-su.com, or send her your favorite lost media on IG at @emy_su.
Can't make it in person to AB 320? Tune in to psu.gd/twitch to watch online!
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 Amity Cummings
PSUGD Kemeny Lecture Series Presents: Tereza Bettinardi
PSUGD Kemeny Lecture Series Presents: Tereza Bettinardi
Tereza Bettinardi is a designer and editor who lives and works in São Paulo, Brazil. She founded Clube do Livro do Design, a virtual book club turned into a publishing house devoted to expanding the range of design writings available in Portuguese.
Doors at 6 pm
Talk starts at 6:30 pm
Free and Open to All
Show & Tell: Jessica & Craig Winslow of Winslow Studio
Are you just having lunch, but wish you were having a side of DESIGN KNOWLEDGE with it??? Why not bring some food and chow down right at the Show & Tell Design Lecture Series!
Join us live Thursday, May 14 at noon Pacific in AB 320 for a talk from Winslow Studio’s Jessica Winslow (Photographer & Creative Strategist) & Craig Winslow (Experiential Light Artist)!
Winslow is an experiential design studio specializing in the creation of immersive experiences that blend traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology. Winslow is creatively led by light artist Craig Winslow, who has a foundation in branding, 3D art, and industrial design, giving him a refined eye for sweating the details. His career began at the award-winning brand studio JDK Design, was awarded the 2016 Adobe Creative Residency, and has worked with Adobe, Tim Burton, Coca-Cola, NikeLab, The Neon Museum, and more. Managing the studio’s operations is Jessica Winslow who brings decades of experience with strategic direction, production, and community building at Instagram and Go Get Em Tiger. Her artistic eye as a commercial photographer has created vibrant work with Disney, Apple, Adobe, Google, Canon, and more.
Find them online:
Can't make it in person to AB 320? Tune in to psu.gd/twitch to watch online!
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 Amity Cummings
Show & Tell: Nate Corrado, Senior Art Director at Öpinionated (and our last ever lecture in the old Art Building!)
Are you just having lunch, but wish you were having a side of DESIGN KNOWLEDGE with it??? Why not bring some food and chow down right at season finale of the Show & Tell Design Lecture Series!
Join us live Thursday, May 21 at noon Pacific in AB 320 for a talk from Nate Corrado, Senior Art Director at Öpinionated.
Nate Corrado is an Art Director, Designer, and artist working in his hometown Portland, Oregon. He’s been lucky enough to work with an awesome list of brands and clients and has even won a couple of awards.
Find them online:
THIS WILL BE OUR LAST EVER SHOW & TELL LECTURE IN AB 320 (or any part of the old Art Building), so BE THERE!
Can't make it in person to AB 320? Tune in to psu.gd/twitch to watch online!
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 Amity Cummings
Apply Now: The 14th annual Arlene Schnitzer Visual Arts Prize
Three Winners: Prizes $4,100
Deadline: Sunday, May 24, 2026 at midnight
More Info + Apply Here: https://bit.ly/apply-schnitzer
The Arlene Schnitzer Visual Arts Prize is the most important visual arts prize awarded annually by Portland State University’s Schnitzer School of Art + Art History + Design. It is meant to recognize excellence in visual art created by students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees from the Schnitzer School of Art + Art History + Design.
ELIGIBILITY: Students must be majoring in programs in the PSU Schnitzer School of Art + Art History + Design (Art Practice, Graphic Design, and Art History) and enrolled in half-time or greater status during Spring 2026. Prior winners of this award are not eligible. Winners will be announced in June 2026 and must be willing and able to display and help install their work at the exhibition held in their honor at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at PSU in January 2027.
Please note that this applies only to Art + Art History + Design majors
creating visual work.
Paste-up Workshop! Before Design was Digital // Analog Processes in Graphic Design
Apr 19, 2026
10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Cost: $55 before March 31 ; $65 after March 31 Ages 18+, limited to 20 participants
@portlandartmuseum
Analog production methods shaped graphic design for generations, influencing both aesthetics and workflow. This workshop begins with an examination of analog graphic design production, drawing from Briar Levit’s research and her documentary Graphic Means: A History of Graphic Design Production. Participants will explore how mid-century through late twentieth-century processes influenced layout, design, and visual communication.
Participants will then engage in a hands-on exploration of these methods, using copy galleys, Letraset, grids, and other analog materials to build a print layout. Briar Levit (PSU Professor of Graphic Design) and Michael Ellsworth (design studio Civilization’s Creative Director and Designer) will guide the process, emphasizing composition, typography, and material awareness.
No experience is required. Participants will leave with a completed layout and a practical understanding of analog graphic design techniques.
Why join? Ideal for designers, artists, and creatives drawn to print, process, and material-based making, this workshop offers a focused introduction to the craft and discipline of analog graphic design.
Join us for a companion screening event at PAM CUT’s Tomorrow Theater for the film Graphic Means: A History of Graphic Design Production, April 9, 2026 at 7 p.m. A panel discussion with @aprilgreiman , @p_l_a_z_m, and @briarlevit, facilitated by Michael Ellsworth will follow the film.
Ink x Thread: Weaving + Screen Printing Opening Reception
A group exhibition featuring work from PSU students & Portland-based artists— experimenting with material, pattern, process through print & textile.
On view April 10–24
AB Lobby Gallery, PSU Art Building
Reception: April 16, 5–7 PM
Sophomore Portfolio Review Info Session 3
Planning on participating in the Sophomore Portfolio Review this Spring? Here's how you can get started right now:
Step 1: Read the Guidelines
The 2026 Sophomore Portfolio Review Guidelines
Step 2: Attend an Information Session
Attendance at one of the three Information and Q&A Sessions is required:
Friday, February 13
Monday, March 9
Thursday, April 16
All sessions held 12:40–1:30PM on Zoom at psu.gd/sprinfo.
Please note: you need only attend one of the required sessions. If you miss all three, it is your responsibility to get any questions you have about the material here answered from one of the various resources/people offered. Learn more about the Q&A session requirement here.
COMMA Hotline
Come join us for Comma Hotline THIS THURSDAY, April 16 in AB 320! '
This hotline meeting will be super chill, so just bring yourself and a friend if you can!
What’s COMMA?
COMMA is a group organized by & for BIPOC in the graphic design program here at PSU. We’re a space for BIPOC students to create connections, share experiences, learn, and have fun!
Find out more about us @psugd_comma!
Pizza and snacks will be provided.
Promo by @dio.xide and @emanuelrave_
OVLA Presents Contracts for Creatives!
Virtual Workshop
Contracts for Creatives
April 16, 2026 • 12:00-1:30pm PDT
This workshop walks creators through best practices in common business contracts. We will be taking a concise look at the most common clauses in the most important documents. This presentation will cover everything from creative licensing to commercial tenancies. Our goal is to give participants tangible tools and informed context for entering agreements.
Register here! Free!
Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program Info Session
The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program offers full funding for graduate study at Stanford—but more importantly, it supports those thinking critically, creating intentionally, and leading in their fields.
Join an information session at Portland State University on Tuesday, April 14 at 4:00 PM, where an admission officer will walk through the program, scholar experience, and application process—and answer your questions. Open to all majors looking to start building a strong profile early.
A&D Social Mixer
Come out to our social event! Come to FMH 219 on April 14 to meet other A&D majors, talk about cool classes you're taking, ask faculty questions, make new friends, and eat pizza!
April 14, 12:30pm
FMH 219
PSUGD Kemeny Lecture Series presents: April Greiman
Join us Friday, Apr 10 from 6pm to 8pm
for a special talk by April Greiman
April Greiman is a pioneering designer and transmedia artist who helped usher graphic design into the digital age. Among the first designers to embrace the personal computer as a creative medium, she recognized early that emerging technologies could expand the possibilities of visual communication.
Working across publications, environments, and digital media, Greiman transformed the computer from a production tool into a creative instrument, shaping a new visual language for design in the late twentieth century.
Get your Free Tickets Here!
SPRING TERM CAREER WEEK April 20–24
Career Week is back for its final run this year—
a full week of career fairs, networking, resume reviews, headshots, panels, & more!!
All Majors & Accounting Career Fair — April 23
Over 1,200 students participated across fall and winter. If you’ve been meaning to connect, refine your work, or just see what’s out there—this is the moment.
Explore events + register here:
Preparing for BE HONEST? STEP RIGHT UP— for an Info Session!
Join us in AB 320 on Thursday, April 9th
from 12:40–1:30 PM.
We’ll be here to help you get ready for, a night of astonishment beyond your wildest dreams. See you there!
THESIIS COLLECTIVE: A collaborative showcase from students of DES 471
Exhibition on view through Friday 04/17 in the MK Gallery, 2000 SW 5th Ave
This exhibit features final gallery works from PSUGD seniors Sandra Manners, Kate Kolakowski, Tina Vuong, Olivia Van, and Cordelia Townsend—exploring a diverse range of subjects.
See it now—while these future stars are still exhibiting for free ✨
Don’t miss your chance to say you saw them first!
LOVE LETTER TO RISO
Outlet is celebrating its 9th anniversary with a group exhibition honoring the risograph process and the many ways it has shaped creative practices within our community.
Love Letter to RISO brings together a selection of artists who have printed at Outlet over the years, featuring 2–3 color risograph prints that highlight the medium’s distinctive qualities: bold color, layered textures, and its perfectly imperfect nature.
The exhibition will be on view at nearby Sonny’s House throughout April and May, offering a chance to experience the work of a community that continues to explore, experiment, and build connections through print.
More info here!
Paper Fest 2026
The West’s best paper show is coming to PSUGD!!
Join us on April 2 from 4:30–7:00 PM for a showcase featuring vendors presenting the latest in paper trends, samples, new materials, and design inspiration.
Enjoy hosted food and drinks while connecting with local designers and creatives!
THESIIS COLLECTIVE: A Collaborative Showcase from Students of DES 471
Join us for the opening reception
this tuesday!
This exhibit will feature final gallery works from Sandra Manners, Kate Kolakowski, Tina Vuong, Olivia Van, and Cordelia Townsend covering a variety of subject matter.
PSUGD Presents the TRI-SPACE PORTALS at the Volumes Design Library
TRI-SPACE PORTALS
is a show of collaborative experimental typefaces created by design students at PSU as part of @fun.weirdo’s experiential type class (DES 399).
Portals displays a collective type family built through shared constraint. What has emerged is not a single authorial voice, but a structured family built through constraint, translation, and interpretation.
Design Club Field Trip:Columbia Sportswear Headquarters
Celebrate the end of the term with Design Club on a field trip to the Columbia Sportswear Headquarters on March 13th! We’ll be touring their facility that’s been specializing in outerwear, sportswear, and footwear for almost 90 years.
Originating right here in Portland in 1938, Columbia Sportswear has successfully expanded its brand to 400 locations in more than 72 countries across the globe. Solidifying itself as one of the leading brands in outdoor wear.
Open to all PSUGD students and alumni, this is a field trip you won’t want to miss! Spots are limited and sell quickly, so grab them while you can on our eventbrite. See you there!
Promo by: Antoni Cortez
Google Portfolio Review Opportunity
This March, Creative Lives in Progress is hosting an online Portfolio Review in collaboration with Google’s Creative Fellowship—a paid, six-month program for emerging creatives. 👀
This is a great opportunity for to connect with industry professionals and gain insight into creative careers at Google.
Event is online
Thursday, March 12, 2025
10am–1pm PT | 1pm–4pm ET
Apply by: Sunday, February 22, 2026 (11:59pm)What You’ll Get
One-on-one portfolio feedback
Career insight from Google creatives
Info on the Creative Fellowship
Networking with fellow emerging designersWho Should Apply
Open to US-based students and early-career creatives (0–5 years experience) in design, motion, writing, tech, and filmmaking. Applicants must be 18+ and eligible to work in the US.
Spots are limited—apply early!
Apply here: Google Portfolio Review
Design Club Internship Workshop
open to all PSUGD and Art + Design students!
Design Club will be hosting an internship workshop with special guests— our very own— Kate Bingaman-Burt and Isabel Bo Linn!
The workshop will be on March 10th from 12-1:30 in AB320
You’ll learn the first steps for preparing your portfolio and resume, where to find opportunities, and general best practices. Bring questions, work you’d like feedback on, and your eagerness to learn.
Let’s get an internship! And eat some pizza.
Promo design by: Kaden Muehe
Sophomore Portfolio Review Info Session 2
Planning on participating in the Sophomore Portfolio Review this Spring? Here's how you can get started right now:
Step 1: Read the Guidelines
The 2026 Sophomore Portfolio Review Guidelines
Step 2: Attend an Information Session
Attendance at one of the three Information and Q&A Sessions is required:
Friday, February 13
Monday, March 9
Thursday, April 16
All sessions held 12:40–1:30PM on Zoom at psu.gd/sprinfo.
Please note: you need only attend one of the required sessions. If you miss all three, it is your responsibility to get any questions you have about the material here answered from one of the various resources/people offered. Learn more about the Q&A session requirement here.
Save the Date! Kemeny Lecture Presents: Bráulio Amado!
Join us for a lecture with Bráulio Amado, a designer celebrated for his vibrant, expressive work that blends drawing, typography, and cultural reference into images that feel alive and immediate. Tickets HERE!
The lecture will be followed by a conversation with Bráulio, Nishat Akhtar (Instrument), and Bijan Berahimi (FISK).
Bráulio Amado is a graphic designer and illustrator from Portugal, currently based in New York City. Known for his vibrant, kinetic work, his drawings have appeared in The New York Times, Businessweek, WIRED, and more, and he has collaborated with artists including Frank Ocean, André 3000, Róisín Murphy, and Robyn.
Doors at 6 pm
Talk starts at 6:30 pm
Free and Open to All
Show & Tell: Gabriella Narvaez, Creative Director, Consiglieri @ Google
Are you just having lunch, but wish you were having a side of DESIGN KNOWLEDGE with it??? Why not bring some food and chow down right at the Show & Tell Design Lecture Series!
Join us live Thursday, February 26 at noon Pacific in AB 320 for our final talk of the Winter 2026 series from Gabriella Narvaez, Creative Director, Consiglieri @ Google!
Gabriella Narvaez is a creative director who leads with a love of asking questions, a desire to take risks, and a belief that we should challenge what is to create what could be. She brings over 14 years of experience in art direction, design, concepts, and storytelling with a strong ambition to unlock more diverse and representative storytelling. From the films we craft to the visuals we create to the platforms where it comes together, intentional inclusion plus a strong creative vision makes the most impactful work.
Can't make it in person to AB 320? Tune in to psu.gd/twitch to watch online!
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 Amity Cummings
Opening Reception: The Wall of Humanity
Come to the opening reception of the Arlene Schnitzer Visual Arts Prize to see The Wall of Humanity, presented by PSUGD 2025 alum Briana Cieri.
This exhibition explores the relationship between graphic design and humanity through typography. The Wall of Humanity will be exhibited alongside work by other Visual Arts Prize winners, Ame Morrison and Savannah Noel, on view at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art through April 25.
Show & Tell: THE___SHOW
Are you just having lunch, but wish you were having a side of DESIGN KNOWLEDGE with it??? Why not bring some food and chow down right at the Show & Tell Design Lecture Series!
Join us live Thursday, February 19 at noon Pacific in AB 320 for a talk from THE___SHOW creators Buck Chapman, Finn Donnelly, and Sakura Chino!
The___Show is a group of friends who throw art and design focused events in Portland, OR. Learn more about their work on Instagram @the_________show.
Can't make it in person to AB 320? Tune in to psu.gd/twitch to watch online!
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 Amity Cummings
Machine Embroidery Workshops!
What’s the Stitch?
Join us for hands-on machine embroidery workshops in the Sewing Lab, happening Fridays throughout the term. Learn the basics, explore creative techniques, and bring your designs to life with stitched detail.
Our first workshop begins next Friday, February 13 in FHM 243 on the 2nd floor!
All skill levels welcome!
Sophomore Portfolio Review Info Session 1
Planning on participating in the Sophomore Portfolio Review this Spring? Here's how you can get started right now:
Step 1: Read the Guidelines
The 2026 Sophomore Portfolio Review Guidelines
Step 2: Attend an Information Session
Attendance at one of the three Information and Q&A Sessions is required:
Friday, February 13
Monday, March 9
Thursday, April 16
All sessions held 12:40–1:30PM on Zoom at psu.gd/sprinfo.
Please note: you need only attend one of the required sessions. If you miss all three, it is your responsibility to get any questions you have about the material here answered from one of the various resources/people offered. Learn more about the Q&A session requirement here.
This Friday! February 13! Design Club!
Join Design Club for a two-for-one field trip to Nemo and Plink Graphics on Friday, February 13! This special studio visit is one you won’t want to miss.
Nemo is a design agency specializing in brand strategy, concept development, product campaigns, creative design, content, and brand extensions. For nearly 25 years, they’ve worked primarily within the outdoor, active, and lifestyle spaces.
Plink Graphics is the studio of freelance designers Buck Chapman and Finn Donnelly.
We’ve been invited to tour their new space and get a behind-the-scenes look at where their collaborative and independent projects come to life.
This field trip is open to all PSUGD students and alumni. Spots are limited and fill quickly—sign up ASAP here
See you there!
Show & Tell: Walker Noble, Founder & Creative Director of Walker Noble Studios
Are you just having lunch, but wish you were having a side of DESIGN KNOWLEDGE with it??? Why not bring some food and chow down right at the Show & Tell Design Lecture Series!
Join us live Thursday, February 12 at noon Pacific in AB 320 for a talk from Founder & Creative Director of Walker Noble Studios, Walker Noble!
Walker Noble Studios is a multidisciplinary art and design studio founded in 2015 by artist and creative director Walker Noble. The studio is built on a simple belief that art should be accessible, meaningful, and deeply connected to everyday life. Drawing inspiration from architecture, travel, nature, family, and cultural history, the work blends fine art sensibility with commercial precision.
Known for its warm, timeless aesthetic, Walker Noble Studios creates artwork, home decor, and licensed collections that live comfortably in both design forward homes and large scale retail environments. The studio has collaborated with globally recognized brands including West Elm, Pottery Barn, Patagonia, Yeti, Misen, and others, with work featured in thousands of homes around the world.
Beyond product creation, the studio operates at the intersection of art, storytelling, and entrepreneurship, partnering with brands, retailers, and institutions to build thoughtful, lasting creative projects. Rooted in craftsmanship, integrity, and community, Walker Noble Studios continues to expand its vision while staying grounded in the belief that creativity is a powerful tool for connection, legacy, and joy.
Can't make it in person to AB 320? Tune in to psu.gd/twitch to watch online!
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 Amity Cummings
🧵 Sashiko Workshop | Feb 11
The Student Sustainability Center is hosting a hands-on Sashiko mending workshop with Sew Susty and Mai Ide on February 11. Learn the basics of this traditional Japanese embroidery practice while exploring sustainability, repair, and slow fashion through making. Open to PSU students and faculty — no experience required— & FREE!
Comma: Valentine’s Day Edition!
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the people who matter most—Comma!
Our next Hotline meeting is Valentine’s-themed.
Come by and create with us, get exclusive Comma Valentine’s cards, and exchange valentines with classmates like the good old days—plus enjoy some classic holiday candy.
Meet us in AB320 at 12:40 on February the 10th!
See you there!
Design Club Presents
This club meeting will be about branding and community; including friendly competitions, community building exercises and of course FREE FOOD. So stick around after Mike Anderson's Show & Tell for lots of laughs & fun!