Author Archives: Joshua Berger

Art Chantry’s Heretical Design History

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Joshua Berger

Art Chantry has a new book out and he speaks at Powell’s Tuesday at 7:30 pm   Art has shaped much of contemporary design with his hands-on, low-fidelity techniques and his unapologetic, poignant ideas. He is a design icon. We’ve … Continue reading →

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The Sorrento Sessions: “Next wave graphic design & branding”

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Joshua Berger

What is the role of graphic design in shaping culture and community of the Pacific Northwest? And how can designers make an positive social and ecological impact? I am looking forward to participating in this visually-driven panel in Seattle next week. … Continue reading →

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60 days to stop a war

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Joshua Berger

  In 2008 Thomas Bradley & I made this John McCain campaign poster. You might recall McCain gleefully sang “bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb Iran” to the tune of the Beach Boys Barbara Ann. You can find that on YouTube. It’s a shame … Continue reading →

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Bud or Bud Light: Designing a Brand

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Joshua Berger

I will be doing a presentation at the Cannabis Creative Conference this Wednesday. It is an interesting time for this industry in Oregon with the maturation of medical and the birth of recreational categories. There are many challenges and opportunities ahead. I … Continue reading →

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Survival

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Joshua Berger

I did a PechaKucha presentation in Portland recently. The seven minute piece is now online, so I am sharing it here.  The theme for the night was Survival. I talk about surviving a bike accident resulting in a traumatic brain injury and about … Continue reading →

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Why Rand matters: A conversation

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Joshua Berger

On April 8th I will be participating in a public discussion with Michael Carabetta, creative director at Chronicle Books and Kate Bingaman-Burt (illustrator, PSU design professor, cultural force) about design legend Paul Rand. Chronicle recently reproduced Rand’s seminal book—Thoughts on Design—for … Continue reading →

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A beer story

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Joshua Berger

This past week saw Fort George Brewery canning the last batch of Plazm Farmhouse Ale. It’s been awesome to collaborate with one of our favorite clients and with The Commons on this project. Thanks to our friends at Fort George for suggesting we make a Plazm … Continue reading →

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TC Smith: A celebration & benefit

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Joshua Berger

As many of you know, I suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) a few years ago and have experienced an exceptional recovery. I was lucky. I gave a talk about my journey at the Curiosity Club a few weeks ago. It’s … Continue reading →

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Through the universe and into the moment

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Joshua Berger

I did a talk earlier this week at the Hand Eye Supply Curiosity Club. If you weren’t able to make it, I am sharing the video here. It contains my presentation as well as the Q & A. There are … Continue reading →

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Doing Better: How I Broke My Brain and Changed My Mind

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Joshua Berger

When I set out on my bike for my normal ride to work toward the Steel Bridge on May 18, 2012, my to-do list was packed with stuff—call designers for Plazm, the magazine I art direct; manage global retail campaign … Continue reading →

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