Provisional RGD Membership

Stand out in the Crowd

As a Provisional RGD, you display your credibility and commitment to design professionalism and have the opportunity to connect with employers, colleagues and clients.

Review a comparison of the various categories of RGD Membership and the benefits associated with each here.

Eligibility

- Graduation from a post-secondary program*

- 8 or less years of professional experience

- Completion of Provisional RGD portfolio review (virtual or in-person) as of July 1

* proof of graduation provided to RGD in form of scan/copy of transcript or diploma

Next Steps

- Complete the Provisional RGD Application Form

- proof of graduation in the form of scan/copy of transcript or diploma

- Pay the fee: $150 + HST in January. The fee is pro-rated as of February on a monthly basis.

If you have any questions, email or call 1 888 274 3668 x 22.

Benefits

Professional Designation
- Use of the Provisional RGD designation after your name on promotional materials and profiles, including resumes, self-promotional websites, LinkedIn, etc.

- Use of a Provisional RGD logo to include on self-promotional websites, your resume, etc.

- 100% off fees to go through the process to become a Certified RGD
Mentorship
- Opportunity to participate in RGD's Mentorship Program

- Opportunity to have one-on-one virtual portfolio reviews with industry professionals across Canada
Discounts to DesignThinkers Conferences
- 40% off Regular Rates to attend DesignThinkers Conferences

- 25% or more off rates to attend other RGD events
Networking Opportunities
- Opportunity to participate on RGD Committees and the RGD Board

- Opportunity to participate in RGD's Book Club (virtual or in-person)

- Access to special networking events such as Speed Mentoring & Speed Networking sessions at DesignThinkers
Promotional Opportunities
- Listing in RGD's searchable Directory

- Portfolio gallery of 5 projects in the Directory (find out how to upload your projects here)

- Opportunity to be RGD's Featured Member on the RGD Homepage and in E-news (17K+ subscribers)

- Opportunity to contribute content to RGD website and in E-news (17K+ subscribers)

- FREE entry into Scholarship Programs to DesignThinkers Conference

- Discounts to enter other RGD Awards, including new In-House Design Awards
Professional Development
- Access to free webinars on a range of business and design topics

- Access to RGD's Future by Design panels via live webcast

- Access to slide decks from past webinars and event presentations

- Access to 200+ recorded webinars and panel discussions

- Access to recordings from DesignThinkers 2009 to DesignThinkers 2017 including presentations by Aaron Draplin; Karin Fong; Jessica Hische; Chip Kidd; Ellen Lupton; Emily Oberman; Stefan Sagmeister; Erik Spiekermann; James Victore & Jessica Walsh
Free Magazine Subscriptions
- Free subscription to Fast Company magazine

- Free subscription to Applied Arts magazine
Industry Resources
- Receive a copy of The Business of Graphic Design: The RGD Professional Handbook

($10 plus HST for shipping)

- RGD's Annual Field Guide for Members

- RGD's Web Accessibility Guidelines

- Awards Annuals including for RGD's Student Awards & new In-House Design Awards

- Creative Earners National Salary Survey Report
Supplier Discounts & Special Offers
Including:

- FREE .design domain for a year with email

- 45% off at GoodLife Fitness

- 30% off Azure Subscriptions

- 25% off at Blurb

- 20% off at Fonts.com

- 15% off at Umbra

- Discounts on health, studio, home & auto insurance