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: $150 (in Canadian dollars, does not include sales tax based on your location)
- The annual fee is pro-rated beginning in February to $12.50 per month to end of year
Struggling to find your place in the design industry but can’t afford the annual fee? To support designers' ability to participate in the RGD community and to provide opportunities for emerging designers, the RGD's Membership Committee has developed a program that offers dues relief. Find out more and apply here.
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."
Questions?