We welcomed the season with a wonderful evening at Projex for our Spring Forward Happy Hour. With longer days and spring sunshine finally making an appearance, the event brought together industry professionals and students to celebrate our vibrant design community. As the Pacific Northwest settled into spring, the evening provided a welcome opportunity to slow down, catch up with friends and colleagues, and make new connections. Good conversation, refreshments, and the fresh energy of the...

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...