Provisional RGD Membership
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Provisional RGDs display their commitment to design professionalism and have the opportunity to connect with employers, colleagues and clients.
Check out the Benefits & Discounts Members receive
Complete the application form here!
Annual Fee: $175 (in Canadian dollars, does not include sales tax based on your location)
- The annual fee is prorated beginning in February to $14.58 per month to end of year
Eligibility
- Graduation from a recognized post-secondary program (scan of transcript or diploma required)
- 8 or fewer years of professional experience
Process
- Apply online here.
- Then, you will be asked to complete a form to identify preferences for your Portfolio Reviewer (required as part of the Membership).
- We will contact you to put you in touch with your Portfolio Reviewer. It can take some time to identify a reviewer.
- Reviews can take place virtually or in-person, depending on your location, areas of interest and availability of Reviewers.
About the Portfolio Review
- You will be showing 6-8 projects to a reviewer identified by RGD staff. Your portfolio can contain (or be entirely) school projects.
- Past Reviewers share Advice on Portfolio Reviews for RGD Provisional Membership
Feedback from new Provisional RGDs
- "My review was a positive, constructive experience. My reviewer was knowledgeable and provided great advice and feedback."
- "My review was fantastic. My reviewer gave me lots of actionable feedback about my portfolio."
- "I really enjoyed my review. It was nice to receive advice from someone who has been in the creative industry for a long time."