LATINX Design In Portland [PDX Design Month]

Immerse yourself in an evening celebrating the vibrant world of Latin American art and design. We're thrilled to host Dominican designers Javier Reyes and Eleazar Ruiz, both trailblazers who've founded their own design practices. They'll share their unique journeys, exploring how their Latin American roots have profoundly influenced their creative processes and shaped their remarkable careers.
About Eleazar
Eleazar Ruiz is a Dominican award-winning designer and creative director. He founded Odd Notion, a B Corp and branding studio in Portland, Oregon. For over a decade, Eleazar has worked across in-house design teams, design agencies, and startups, gaining diverse experience in each sector. His client portfolio spans major brands like Nike, The Oregonian, Lyft, Microsoft, and Xbox, as well as over 100 small businesses.
Eleazar's journey—from his immigrant experience to his beginnings as an in-house graphic designer, culminating in the establishment of his now award-winning studio, Odd Notion—is a story he's eager to share.

About Javier
Javier Reyes is a designer from the Dominican Republic. In 2016 he founded Rrres, a textile design studio based in Oaxaca,Mexico, and later in 2022 co-founded Landdd, a studio and showroom based in Portland, OR.
Reyes will discuss the history of his work as a Latin American designer, his creative process and how Latin American culture deeply impacts his work. Reyes will expand on his work with Domincan and Oaxacan artisans, the nature of textile design and its impact on the communities and the planet.

Host or Publisher AIGA Portland