The Official Manufacturing Company present The Seven Steps to Making it “Official” (or How to Tagline Your Way to the Top)
The Official Mfg. Company (OMFGCO) is Mathew Foster, Fritz Mesenbrink, and Jeremy Pelley. They are thing makers. Very, very good thing makers. You’ve seen their branding finess adorn each of the Ace Hotels, as well as Stumptown Coffee Roasters, Olympic Provisions, Property Of, Frances May, and Clyde Common. And, of course, they’re the same crew who dropped the brilliantly simple “Fuck Haters” T-shirt.
On Thursday, September 30th, the gentlemen of The Official Manufacturing Company present The Seven Steps to Making it “Official” (or How to Tagline Your Way to the Top) in this, the most recent volume of the Designspeaks series in Portland. Join The Official Manufacturing Company at the Cleaners at the Ace Hotel for an evening of edification, fierce competition, and (at least some) moderate social drinking.
What: Designspeaks with The Official Manufacturing Company (Brought to you by 52 Ltd. and AIGA Portland)
When: Thursday, September 30. 7:00-10:00 p.m.
Where: Cleaners at the Ace Hotel 403 SW 10th Avenue (and Stark Street) Portland, Oregon 97205
How much: Don’t let the absurdly low price of admission hold you back. The beer and wine is free, after all. AIGA Members $15; Non-Members $25; Students $10
Why: Because, in pure and simple terms, you do not want to miss this one. You’ve come to know Designspeaks for its diversity of speakers, each sharing their own unique perspective. From Byron Ferris to Jelly Helm, Aaron Draplin to Frank Chimero, Modern Dog to Patrick Coyne, Designspeaks has set out to introduce and re-acquaint. To inform and engage. To gather and celebrate the most intriguing thinkers and makers within our region. And if anyone is makin’ it real, it’s the fine gentlemen of OMFGCo.
ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR THIS EVENT. We will accept cash and checks at the door. Unfortunately, we will not accept credit cards for this event. For the AIGA member discount, you will need to bring your AIGA membership card.
Planning to Attend? Please RSVP via e-mail and include your full name and whether you are an AIGA member. Payment will be accepted at the event. We will make every attempt to accommodate walk-ins. Reservations will close on Wednesday, Sept. 29.
Visit our sponsors, 52 Ltd. and AIGA Portland.
