Currently the Test comprises of two mandatory sections (Accessibility, Ethics) and 3 non-mandatory sections (Business, Design Principles & Design Research). The number of non-mandatory sections needed to pass is based on the result of the applicant's Portfolio Presentation.

 

To test the new sections, the RGD is inviting professional designers with a minimum of 5 years experience and/or education, interested in becoming a Certified RGD, the opportunity to complete up to 2 of the 3 new sections.

 

If you receive 50% or higher, you will pass the section and will be counted towards completion of Certification. 

 

 

"With the world of design ever evolving, it benefits the RGD and our community to recognize and grow with it. This includes acknowledging the various emerging disciplines. That's why at the Certification level, the Certification Committee has been updating portions of the Test to ensure we stay inclusive and relevant to the work of our Members. We have plans to introduce more sections as interest grows and more Members get involved in helping to shape the future of our community!" says Victor Szeto RGD, VP & Chair, RGD Certification Committee

 

Once we have gathered enough statistics, we'll refine the questions and develop a passing mark for each, as we have done with the existing sections. 

 

 

Authors: Alan Cooper, Robert Reiman, David Cronin & Christopher Noessel

 

Author: Chris Calori

 

Author: Kathryn Best