Responsibilities to the Profession & Other Members/Designers

2.1.1 I will engage in the practice of graphic/ communication design in an ethical and lawful manner.

2.1.2 I will not misrepresent the qualifications or capabilities of myself or another member or individual.

2.1.3 I will serve as an expert when asked, and properly retained in a judicial, arbitration, or legal proceeding, if I am qualified and able to do so.

2.1.4 When practising graphic/communication design outside of Canada, I will observe the code of conduct of the graphic/communication design organization in that jurisdiction where it does not conflict with this Code of Ethics.

2.1.5 I am committed to meeting the professional standards of the graphic/communication design industry, and working towards the betterment of the profession across Canada and internationally, as stated in the aims of my professional organization.

2.1.6 I will not unfairly criticize any graphic/communication designers or their work in a way that might damage their professional reputation.

2.1.7 I will not use unethical means to win work away from other graphic/communication designers.

2.1.8 I will not solicit or accept a project from a client where there is reason to believe another designer has been engaged or employed on the same project, unless prior to accepting such work I have received reliable assurance from the client that the other designer has been discharged or that all designers have been fully and accurately informed of the situation.

2.2.1 If I take on a project on which another designer has already been working, I will take reasonable precautions to ensure that relevant property rights belong to the client.

2.2.2 I will set compensation at a level suitable to my qualifications and my practice.

2.2.3 In the interest of improving standards in the graphic/communication design profession, I will continually strive to update my skills and keep them relevant to today’s marketplace.