The Society of Graphic Designers of Canada (GDC) is Canada’s national graphic design association. It is a member-based organization of design professionals, educators, administrators, students, and associates in communications, marketing, media and design-related fields.
Step 1:
What type of membership should you apply for? Professional Member (MGDC) $250, Licentiate Membership (LGDC) $185, Associate Member $130, Graduate Member $60 or Student Member $35. Click here to view the membership categories.
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Step 2:
Fill out our online membership
application form. Ensure you include all necessary information. You are required to pay a $130 membership fee.
You will automatically be accepted as an
Associate Member. To get
Professional Membership you are required to submit a portfolio for our next review. Portfolio reviews are held twice a year in April and September, for exact review dates please check our website.
Step 3:
Put together your portfolio if required. Portfolio requirements vary on
type of membership.
Professional Membership (MGDC): Enclose the remainder of your membership fee, a detailed resume with your completed
Membership and
Portfolio Information forms and a minimum of seven examples of your work, printed or digital.
Licentiate Membership (LGDC): Enclose the remainder of your membership fee, a detailed resume with your completed
Membership and
Portfolio Information forms and a minimum of three examples of your work, printed or digital.
Properly mounted and presented portfolios or well presented and organized PDFs are required.
Step 4:
Submit your membership form and portfolio to:
Erin Mohr, Secretary/VP Membership
P.O. Box 2805
Yellowknife, NT X1A 2R1
Step 5:
Your portfolio will be reviewed by a portfolio review board.
Step 6:
You will be contacted by the VP Membership with the results and if you are accepted are then required to pay the remained of your membership fee.
