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Membership

Membership Tiers and Pricing


Student RGD

Access key RGD benefits including special rates, networking, Student Awards, etc. at a student rate.

$50/year

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Requirements

Enrolment (part- or full-time) in any recognized post-secondary program.

Associate RGD (formerly Provisional RGD)

For recent graduates.

$175/year

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Requirements

8 or fewer years of professional experience

Graduation from a recognized post-secondary program (scan of transcript or diploma required)

Certified RGD

Complete a test and evaluation to be considered a Certified RGD.

$375/year

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Requirements

7 or more years of relevant education & experience (up to 4 years education)

Successful completion of RGD Certification

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Affiliate

Access key RGD benefits including special rates, networking, programs, services etc.

$300/year

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Requirements

Open to all

Details on Affiliate Details on Retired Membership

Benefits comparison table

Professional Development
Student RGD Associate RGD Certified RGD Affiliate
Free webinars yes yes yes yes
Video library access yes yes yes yes
Discounts to DesignThinkers and other RGD conferences yes yes yes yes
Discounts to local events and workshops yes yes yes yes
Free portfolio reviews yes yes yes yes
Access to Member resources and tools yes yes yes yes
Discounts & Special offers from suppliers yes yes yes yes
Copy of The Business of Graphic Design 50% off yes yes yes
Promotional Opportunities
Student RGD Associate RGD Certified RGD Affiliate
Showcase work/news across RGD communications (reaching over 50k) no yes yes no
Discounts to enter Awards yes yes yes yes
Listing in RGD Directory yes yes yes yes
Portfolio Images in RGD Directory no 6 12 no
Opportunity to design RGD materials no yes yes no
Free Advertising* no no pkg 3 pkg 4

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Networking Opportunities
Student RGD Associate RGD Certified RGD Affiliate
Access to Slack no yes yes yes
Access to Discord yes yes no no
Access to Book Club yes yes yes yes
Opportunity to be Mentored yes yes yes no
Webinar Guest Passes no 15 30 10
Serve on a Committee Student only yes yes yes
Access to Virtual Communities no yes yes yes
Post to Job Board no 2 unlimited 2
Leadership Opportunities
Student RGD Associate RGD Certified RGD Affiliate
Serve on the RGD Board yes yes yes no
Be considered for speaking opportunities no yes priority yes
Opportunity to be a Mentor no yes yes no
Sit on panels no yes yes no
Contribute case studies and articles no yes yes no
Speak at schools no yes yes no
Judge awards no yes yes no
Certification
Student RGD Associate RGD Certified RGD Affiliate
Professional Certification no no yes no
Annual Certification Sticker no no yes no
Printed Certificate no no yes no
Professional Designation Student RGD Associate RGD Certified RGD no
Discount on Certification Fee n/a 100% off n/a 100% off
RGD Letter can be sent to Employer regarding Membership no yes yes no