What we’re about
CHIFOO (pronounced ‘ky - FOO’), Computer-Human Interaction Forum Of Oregon, a local professional chapter of the ACM SIGCHI, serves practicing professionals, academics and students in the Oregon and Southwest Washington region through lecture series, workshops and networking in the areas of User Experience, Usability and Interaction Design. CHIFOO’s Executive Council meets every other month to drive initiatives, manage chapter business and maintain the long-term health of the chapter. Interested in career development? Being an officer of the chapter is a great addition to your resume even as you learn the ropes of running a small non-profit. Elections are held in November each year. Consider nominating yourself. CHIFOO depends on its members to do all that it does. Whether you want to help maintain the website, assist with an event, write a book review, usher dignitaries to their speaking engagement, participate as a speaker or liaison with other professional societies in the area, CHIFOO has opportunities for you to participate. Read more about getting involved. Not yet a member? It’s easy to join. Read about the benefits of CHIFOO membership. Still have questions? Feel free to contact the CHIFOO secretary.
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Members Appreciation Social – Picnic In Sellwood ParkSellwood Park, Portland, OR
Summer picnic/outing
Food + BYOB
CHIFOO members: choose your meal at Summer picnic (would like to use Nicholas again), see https://form.jotform.com/251656807788171
Non-members or guests can join us for just $10
- AI in Design, Preparing for Epic Creative Change - Matt Rhoads In-person&virtualInstrument, Portland, OR, OR
AI in Design, Preparing for Epic Creative Change
Join us for an inspiring session with Matt Rhoades, Founder and Chief Creative Officer of MatteLab, as he shares his journey and lessons learned from over 30 years of global design experience. With a rich background in product design across diverse industries, Matt has contributed to groundbreaking projects that blend creativity, strategy, and innovation.
In this talk, you will:- Discover key insights into the intersection of design, strategy, and innovation
- Explore how personal experiences shape professional creativity and problem-solving
- Gain inspiration to apply creative thinking and design principles to your own projects
About Matt Rhoades, Founder and Chief Creative Officer of MatteLab
Matt Rhoades is the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of MatteLab, a Portland-based product design agency. With over 30 years of experience in industrial design and product strategy, he has worked across industries from sports to consumer goods, earning multiple patents and industry awards. Previously, he was the Global Creative Director of Athletic Training and Team Sports Equipment at Nike. Matt has also held leadership roles at Fox Racing, Frog Design, and Trek Bicycle. He holds a B.S. in Industrial Design from ArtCenter College of Design and an MBA in Entrepreneurial Management from Marylhurst University.
