We were proud to once again bring together students, recent graduates, rising professionals, and industry leaders for another inspiring Emerging Designers event. The evening created a welcoming space for emerging designers to connect with mentors, receive valuable portfolio and resume feedback, and gain insight into navigating the design industry with confidence. A special highlight of the evening was hearing from keynote speaker Matt Thompson, Assoc. IIDA, Certified Design Futurist and...

The PNW Retail Design Institute was excited to launch its first Student Design Charrette, bringing together students and industry professionals for a multi-day experience centered on creativity, collaboration, and real-world design impact. The series kicked off on March 26 at The Shop by Porter, where attendees were introduced to ARCADE, a nonprofit journal dedicated to architecture, design, and the built environment, and learned about the vision behind the challenge. Students were invited...

The RDI PNW community gathered for a truly special evening at DeLille En Ville, marking a beautiful start to a new season of connection and creativity. Set within an inspiring, thoughtfully designed space, the night brought together our design community for an intimate and memorable experience at Seattle’s newest wine room. Guests enjoyed a guided happy hour led by DeLille’s wine experts, great conversations, and a welcoming atmosphere that made the evening feel both relaxed and elevated. The...