An organic light emitting diode display device includes a plurality of
organic light emitting diode elements that are arranged in a matrix; a
plurality of protective layers, each of the protective layers covering at
least one of the organic light emitting diode elements; and a stress
relaxation layer that is formed between the protective layers, for
relaxing a stress caused by the protective layers. The stress relaxation
layer may surround the protective layer. Moreover, the stress relaxation
layer may be made of a shading material, and serve as a mask for forming
the organic light emitting diode elements.