Thursday, November 18

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 5th SHIFT. 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. 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.

Submit your 5-minute presentation idea by October 25th and if selected, you’ll then have a week to complete your presentation.

How to Submit

Presentation ideas are due October 25th. Email your idea to shift@portland.aiga.org.

Include the following:

• Your name and company
• Your line of work
• Your presentation idea (a 1- or 2-paragraph description)
• Your contact information (phone, email, site, Twitter, etc.)
• Optional: up to 3 images (PDFs only please)

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, SHIFT 3, and SHIFT 4.

Location

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

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.

Mission of AIGA Portland's Sustainability Committee

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

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