Organic EL element having a partition with a step, method for manufacturing organic EL element, organic EL device, and electronic apparatus

An organic EL device comprising:

• a functional layer disposed between an anode and a cathode on a substrate that includes laminated different organic thin films including a light-emitting layer;
• a first partition wall defining the anode and having an upper surface with liquid repellency;
• a second partition wall formed on the first partition wall, the second partition wall having an upper surface with liquid repellency and a narrower width than the first partition wall, wherein
• the functional layer is formed by forming each of the organic thin films by applying a liquid containing a functional layer-forming material on a film-forming region which is defined by a partition wall including the first partition wall and the second partition wall and then drying the liquid;
• and
• the cathode is formed on the functional layer.

A method for manufacturing an organic EL element including a functional layer disposed between an anode and a cathode on a substrate and including laminated different organic thin films including a light-emitting layer, the method comprising:

• forming a first partition wall which defines the anode and has an upper surface with liquid repellency;
• forming, on the first partition wall, a second partition wall which has an upper surface with liquid repellency and a narrower width than the first partition wall,
• forming the functional layer by forming each of the organic thin films by applying a liquid containing a functional layer-forming material on a film-forming region which is defined by a partition wall including the first partition wall and the second partition wall and then drying the liquid;
• and
• forming the cathode on the functional layer.