Co-sponsored by Bitch Magazine and Museum of Contemporary Craft, this event is a two-fold investigation into conversations relating to women in the field of design, both as creators and as consumers.

First, a panel will discuss the role of women in the design industry and how a female perspective helps to define design today. Portland-based designers Julie Beeler, Kate Bingaman-Burt, Sara Huston, and architect Carrie Strickland will give voice to their experience in a male-dominated field and articulate how the gender landscape has changed since the start of their own careers. Plus, a reading on Architect Barbie: How do pink and blue toys influence gender stereotypes for future designers?

Second, a women in design Pecha Kucha organized in collaboration with LAWD, (the League of Awesome Women Designers), will feature work being done across the field in rapid-fire sequence.

The entire program will be moderated by Namita Gupta Wiggers.

Additional information on our panelists: 

Julie Beeler: www.secondstory.com 

Kate Bingaman-Burt: katebingamanburt.com 

Sara Huston: www.sara-huston.com

Carrie Strickland: www.worksarchitecture.net/who.html

Admission is free; registration required. 

EVENT ORGANIZER

Museum of Contemporary Craft and League of Awesome Women Designers

Event listed in cooperation with our partners at Design Week Portland.  Visit Design Week Portland for more information and a full list of DWP events!