Advocacy
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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President of the Association of Registered Graphic Designers, Stüssy Tschudin RGD addresses the Canadian government's student design contest calling for speculative work to be submitted for the nation's 150th anniversary logo..gif)
Notified by an member of RGD of a request for free creative work in an RFP for the 2014 Ontario Championships Program, RGD recently reached out to the Ontario Volleyball Association to encourage a revision to their request, which was quickly amended....jpg)
As a member of the Design Industry Advisory Committee (DIAC), RGD is committed to working with other design disciplines to highlight the value of our industry. A recent study produced by the DIAC and the Martin Prosperty Institute at U of T asked Can...- 14/03/2014
In a case that proves the effectiveness of one individual with the backing of a credible organization, CanoeKayak Canada immediately revises their RFP and hosts an ethical and successful bidding process.
- Citing the Association’s Rules of Professional Conduct, an RGD Member’s email to Downsview Services for Seniors results in immediate action and revised language to the RFP.