Cascadia Design
Summit
A Weekend of Design at the Coast
Students and under-18 attendees get in FREE!
Three Days of Design
The Pacific Northwest's premier independent design conference brings together creatives, developers, and studio leaders from across the West Coast. Join us for a weekend packed with talks, workshops, portfolio reviews, and studio tours. Connect with and learn from some of the most interesting makers in our region.
Main Stage Speakers
19 presentations from top design experts, included with General Admission.
40+ Workshops
Typography, layout, portfolio review, motion, brand identity, and more. From $15.
Studio Tours
Visit working studios across the coast, including the Pearl Cove Print Lab, Times Theatre, and more.
103+ Vendor Booths
Prints, zines, stationery, design tools, handmade crafts, and unique goods from indie makers.
Main Stage Speakers
Included with GA19 presentations across three days - all included with your General Admission ticket
Day 1
Friday
March 27
Working with Constraints
3:00 PM · Atlas Lab
When to Say No to a Client
4:00 PM · Alba Outfit
Day 2
Saturday
March 28
Motion in 2026
10:00 AM · Anchor House
Running a Practice Without Burning Out
11:00 AM · Fogbank Guild
Day 3
Sunday
March 29
Studio Rituals That Actually Work
10:00 AM · Finley Torres
Designing with AI (Responsibly)
11:00 AM · Driftwood Lab
Classes & Workshops
Tickets Required40+ hands-on sessions in typography, layout, portfolio review, and more
Day 1
Friday
March 27
Client Communication
2:30 PM · Uplands Shop
Design Systems Starter
2:30 PM · Sam Hayes
Day 2
Saturday
March 28
Design History Lightning Round
9:30 AM · Ellis Jensen
Color Theory Lab
9:30 AM · Thistle Outfit
Day 3
Sunday
March 29
UX Writing Workshop
9:30 AM · Beacon Bureau
Web Design Principles
9:30 AM · Cedar Atelier
After Dark
The real adventure begins when the sun goes down
Night 1
Friday Evening
March 27
Coastal Studio Tour
7:30 PM · Main Stage
Typography After Hours
7:30 PM · Off-site
Studio Tour: Print House
7:30 PM · Off-site
+3 more
Night 2
Saturday Evening
March 28
Coastal Studio Tour
7:30 PM · Off-site
Evening Sketch Session
7:30 PM · Off-site
Studio Tour: Print House
7:30 PM · Seamist
+4 more
The Venue
Portland Convention Center
Located steps from the Pacific Ocean in beautiful Portland, Oregon. The convention center features multiple event rooms, a main stage, vendor hall, and ample space for our growing community of design enthusiasts.
415 Coastal Drive
Portland, OR 97100
Portland Convention Center
Portland, OR
Partner Hotels
Special rates for CDS attendees
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Inn at Portland
441 2nd Avenue, Portland, OR
Adjacent to the Convention Center. The closest hotel to all CDS events - walk out the door and you're there.
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Saltline Hotel
250 1st Avenue, Portland, OR
Modern coastal hotel between the forests and the Pacific. Two blocks from the Convention Center.
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River Inn at Portland
531 Avenue A, Portland, OR
Award-winning hotel on the river. A short walk south to the Convention Center.
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Rivertide Suites
102 N. Holladay, Portland, OR
All-suite waterfront hotel with full kitchens. Walking distance to downtown and the beach.
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Hi-Tide Oceanfront Inn
30 Avenue G, Portland, OR
Oceanfront rooms with direct beach access. A short walk south along the Promenade to the Convention Center.
Since 2021
Five Years of Design at the Coast
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"Best independent design event on the West Coast. The studio tours are the real deal - not tourist stuff."
- Returning attendee, 5th year
"The vendor hall alone is worth the trip. Found prints and tools I couldn't find anywhere else."
- First-time attendee
"The workshops changed how I approach my own projects. Real knowledge from working practitioners."
- Returning attendee, 3rd year
Ready for a Weekend
of Design at the Coast?
General Admission just $20. Classes and events sold separately.