Kelli Anderson is a designer, artist, and paper engineer whose work invites us to rediscover wonder in the everyday.

Kelli Anderson is a designer, artist, and paper engineer whose work invites us to rediscover wonder in the everyday. She has authored several acclaimed books that transform the page into working devices and interactive experiences—most notably This Book is a Planetarium, an all-ages pop-up book that sold over 100,000 copies. Her latest project, Alphabet in Motion, brings the alphabet to life in surprising ways and was made possible through the support of nearly a quarter of a million dollars raised on Kickstarter.

Known for her playful approach to design, Anderson has created everything from books that double as cameras to pop-up record players, installations, and infographics. She lectures and exhibits internationally, sharing her belief that design can reveal the hidden potential of ordinary materials.

Doors at 6
Talk at 6:30

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The Matthias Kemeny Design Lecture Series is coordinated and managed by the Portland State Graphic Design program. This series annually brings internationally celebrated design professionals to Portland to deliver lectures for the benefit of students and faculty in the Graphic Design program and the broader design community. This series is free and open to the public, highlighting a wide range of design practices and facilitating The series has been made possible by the Matthias D. Kemeny Charitable Fund of the Oregon Jewish Community Foundation.