Student RGD Membership

Prepare for Your Future

Student RGDs have the opportunity to attend events at special rates, network with industry professionals, enter our annual Student Awards and enjoy a whole host of other benefits of Membership.

Eligibility:

Part-time or full-time enrollment in a post-secondary program (minimum 1 year in length)

Annual Fee: $40*

* in Canadian dollars, does not include 13% tax, membership runs Sept 1 to Aug 31 of the following year

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Proof of enrollment must be provided as:

- photo/scan of valid Student ID card with expiry date OR

- screenshot of online registration or timetable with name, institution name and valid dates

(Some programs offer automatic RGD Student Membership. If your program offers this, your name will be sent to RGD by your school, and RGD will email you to activate your Membership).

Questions?

Email Heidi Veri at or call 1.888.274.3668 x 0027.

Benefits (download full list of benefits here)

Designation
- Use the professional designation Student RGD after your name on LinkedIn, your resume, etc. to identify yourself as a tuned-in, industry-savvy Member of the professional Association representing graphic designers in Canada.
- Student RGDs also have access to a special Student RGD logo that can be added to websites and promotional materials.
Connections to Employers
- Opportunity to be mentored by a working designer as part of our Mentorship Program

- Opportunity to participate in on-site and virtual portfolio reviews
Opportunities for Recognition & Promotion
- Free entry into annual Student Awards Program

- Free entry into DesignThinkers Scholarship Programs

- Discount to enter RGD's So(cial) Good Design Awards
Industry Resources
- Access to a virtual archive of over 500 recordings of past DesignThinkers presentations, webinars, and more

- Access to pdf & printed publications such as RGD's Accessibility Guidelines; RGD's In-Awards Annuals and Creative Earners National Salary Survey Reports

- Discount to purchase The Business of Graphic Design: The RGD Professional Handbook
Events
- Lowest pricing for RGD DesignThinkers Conferences in Toronto and Vancouver

- FREE 1-hour professional development webinars

- Discounts to attend other RGD events

- Access to Future by Design panel discussions via live webcast and in-person screenings
Volunteer Opportunities
- Opportunity to participate in RGD's Volunteer Program
- Opportunity to join the RGD Student Committee
Supplier Discounts
- FREE .design domain for a year with email

- 45% off at GoodLife Fitness

- 30% off Azure Subscriptions

- 30% off at Skillshare

- 20% off at Fonts.com

- 15% off at Pantone

- 15% off Communications Arts Subscriptions

- 10% off at Curry's Art Store and DeSerres

- Discounts on health, studio, home & auto insurance

- Complete list here.