RGD advocates best practices for both graphic designers and their clients. Our primary focus is on fighting spec work and crowdsourcing of design; promoting accessible design best practices; and providing best practices in the areas of salaries and billing practices, pro bono work and internships. If you have questions about RGD's advocacy efforts or would like the Association's assistance responding to a request for spec, please email Executive Director, Hilary Ashworth, at
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RGD, in partnership with the Rotman School of Management, has partnered to recognize a corporate leader who used outstanding, sustained design thinking to problem solve, communicate and ultimately drive innovation and business success.
Last week, CBC reported on the federal government's partnership with research firm TNS Canadian Facts Inc. on a $40,000 focus group testing initiative asking Canadians to evaluate five design concepts for a commemorative logo for Canada's 150th anniv....jpg)
As reported on cbc.ca yesterday, in advance of Canada’s 2017 birthday, the federal government has partnered with research firm TNS Canadian Facts Inc. on a $40,000 focus group testing initiative that asked Canadians to evaluate five design concepts f....gif)
RGD was recently contacted by the Canadian Co-operative Association (CCA) for advice on a Request For Proposals (RFP) they were creating for a new visual identity.
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In a letter to the Editor of the Toronto Star, RGD distinguishes the skills of professional graphic designers from communications, PR and marketing professionals and calls on Port Hope, and the public sector at large, to act responsibly when tenuring...