Category Archives: Design

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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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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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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Plazm Farmhouse Ale release party featuring Asss, Regular Music, Mary Lattimore, and DJ Jason Urick

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Joshua Berger

I’ve been working on the Fort George brand since day one. I remember when Chris and Jack first sat down with me in my office. They brought a big collection of beer labels from around the world and we talked … Continue reading →

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Plazm at Liquid Space PDX: Drinks, design, & discussion

Posted on January 18, 2014 by magdalen

As Plazm exhibit inaugurates Liquid Agency’s experimental gallery in Portland, three luminaries of the city’s creative scene engage in conversation. Join Plazm art director Joshua Berger, artist Kate Bingaman-Burt, and Namita Wiggers, director and curator of the Museum of Contemporary … Continue reading →

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22 years of Plazm / 10,000x edit

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Joshua Berger

This version takes about two minutes to watch. If you’d like to enjoy the full-length version, please visit the post prior to this. That one takes about two hours to watch. I guess it’s like a Hollywood movie preview. It … Continue reading →

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Plazm 1991–2013 with an E*Rock Soundtrack

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Joshua Berger

A few months ago Alfredo asked me if I could fill the lobby of the Liquid Agency offices in Portland with a history of Plazm. Some of you may have stopped in during the Design Week Portland open house and … Continue reading →

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22 Years of Plazm at Liquid Space

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Joshua Berger

The lobby of Liquid Agency’s Portland office acts as an experimental gallery called Liquid Space. It is currently filled with a 22-year retrospective of Plazm work. This can be seen during the Design Week Portland Open House. In addition, Liquid … Continue reading →

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David Carson: Never Snap2Guides

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Joshua Berger

Wieden + Kennedy / Plazm present A Design Week Portland event. David Carson  Never Snap2Guides David Carson: typography rebel, revolutionary graphic designer, and legendary art director of the magazine “Ray Gun” will show what he’s been up to over the last couple … Continue reading →

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100×100 art gallery

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Joshua Berger

I last wrote here on May 18th, the anniversary of my bike accident. A few months prior to that there was an event at PICA to both help offset a mountain of medical bills and to celebrate my recovery. It takes … Continue reading →

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