- Service Name
RGD Membership
- Industry
Design, Graphic Design, Professional Associations
- Main Value Proposition
RGD offers graphic designers a supportive community, professional development resources, and a recognized certification to enhance their careers.
- Description
The Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD) provides a professional community for graphic designers in Canada, offering resources, networking opportunities, and certification. It aims to elevate the standards and recognition of the graphic design profession.
- Key Features
Access to a comprehensive resource library including handbooks and templates; Networking opportunities through events and virtual communities; Professional development through webinars and conferences; Certification that assures clients of a designer's qualifications and ethics
- Use Cases
Designers seeking professional development and networking opportunities; Students looking for guidance and resources in their design education; Freelancers needing templates and contracts for their work; Agencies looking to hire qualified design professionals
- Competitive advantages
A large network of over 4,000 members providing extensive resources and support; Recognition and credibility through the RGD certification; A focus on community engagement and professional standards in the design industry
- Strengths
RGD's strengths lie in its comprehensive resources, strong community support, and commitment to maintaining high professional standards.
- Positioning
RGD positions itself as the authoritative body for graphic design professionals in Canada, promoting high standards and ethical practices.
- Audience
The primary audience includes graphic designers, design students, freelancers, and design educators who benefit from the resources and community support.
- CTA
Join us
- Tags
Graphic Design
Professional Development
Networking
Certification
- Tagline
RGD | The Hub for Graphic Design
- Tone of Voice
Professional, supportive, informative
- Differentiation
RGD uniquely positions itself as a national body that not only certifies designers but also actively advocates for the value of design in various sectors.
- Brand Positioning
RGD's brand identity is centered around professionalism, community, and advocacy for the design industry, emphasizing its role in elevating the profession.
- Founded
1996-01-01