Check out the guide below for a list of the benefits available at each level of Membership.
- Certification
- Promotional Opportunities
- Professional Development
- Networking Opportunities
- Resources
- Leadership Opportunities
- And more!
Certification
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Professional Designation |
Certified RGD |
Provisional RGD |
Student RGD | ||
Discount on Certification Fee |
N/A |
100% off ($150 savings) |
N/A |
100% off ($150 savings) |
N/A |
RGD Certificate and annual renewal sticker |
✓ |
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RGD Letter can be sent to Employer regarding Membership |
✓ |
✓ |
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Promotional Opportunities
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Provisional RGD
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Affiliate
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Jr Affiliate
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Showcase work/news across RGD communications (reaching over 50k) |
✓ |
✓ |
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Discounts to enter Awards |
✓ | ✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
Listing in RGD Directory |
✓ |
✓ |
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✓ |
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Portfolio Images in RGD Directory |
10 |
5 |
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Design RGD materials |
✓ |
✓ |
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Free Advertising | Pkg 3 | Pkg 6 |
Professional Development
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Affiliate
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Webinars | FREE | FREE | FREE | FREE | FREE |
Access to Virtual Communities |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Access to DesignThinkers Scholarships |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
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✓ |
Discounts on Portfolio Reviews |
FREE |
FREE |
25% |
25% |
25% |
DesignThinkers Professional Development Certificate |
FREE |
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Networking Opportunities
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Affiliate
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Jr Affiliate
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Discounts to DesignThinkers |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
Discounts to other RGD events |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
Participation in RGD Slack Community |
✓ |
✓ |
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✓ |
✓ |
Opportunity to be Mentored |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
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✓ |
Opportunity to be a Mentor |
✓ |
✓ |
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30 | 15 | 10 | |||
Opportunity to serve on an RGD Committee |
✓ |
✓ |
Student Committee only |
✓ (up to 1 year) |
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Resources
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Affiliate
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Jr Affiliate
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Access to Member resources and tools |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
Access to advice/assistance from fellow Members |
✓ |
✓ |
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Access to RGD Video Archive |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
Copy of The Business of Graphic Design: A Professional's Handbook |
FREE |
FREE |
50% off |
FREE |
50% off |
Mailed copies of RGD print publications |
✓ |
✓ |
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✓ |
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Leadership Opportunities
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Student RGD
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Affiliate
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Jr Affiliate
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Run for election to RGD Board |
✓ |
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Be considered for speaking opportunities at DesignThinkers, webinars and other events |
✓ |
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Sit on panels |
✓ |
✓ |
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Contribute case studies and articles |
✓ |
✓ |
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Nominate DesignThinker of the Year |
✓ |
✓ |
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Speak at schools |
✓ |
✓ |
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Judge awards |
✓ |
✓ |
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Other
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Jr Affiliate | ||
Post to the RGD Job Board |
Unlimited |
2 |
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2 |
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Discounts & Special Offers from Suppliers |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |