Category Archives: events

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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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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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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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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Stamps ate my brain

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Joshua Berger

Join Plazm’s Niko Courtelis for a talk at the Hand Eye Supply Curiosity Club. First Curiosity Club in the new location! Stamps are tiny pieces of eye candy with great stories. Niko’s is a cautionary tale of a casual pursuit that’s … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Ride the Bus for Free Forever – Place lease discontinued

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Joshua Berger

  Place Gallery has been a vital and important part of the Portland creative community for a number of years. I have appreciated not only the diversity of the programming, but the location as well. I had the honor of … Continue reading →

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State of Wonder

Posted on February 7, 2014 by rachelr

This Saturday at noon Plazm Art Director Joshua Berger and co-editor Tiffany Lee Brown will be interviewed on OPB’s State of Wonder program with April Baer. OPB will be having a love-fest this week in honor of Valentine’s Day. There … 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 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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