GDC membership provides:
Networking opportunities on a person-to-person basis
Networking opportunities on gdc.net and the GDC Listserv
A forum for political lobbying
International liaison through Icograda
Liaison with other design organizations like RGD Ontario, SDGQ (Québec), UCDA
All members receive:
GDC membership card
Online access to contract templates
Online access to pro bono, and other working agreements
Free advertising on the GDC website (job board and classifieds)
Free online portfolio hosting (not available to affiliate members)
The GDC Graphic Design Journal
Support/advice on ethics and professional practices
Member rates for GDC conferences and award shows
Frequent Member rates for AIGA/UCDA conferences and award shows
Product and subscription discounts from numerous sponsors and suppliers
Competitive group disability/health insurance plans
Business owners save tax dollars with the GDC Private Health Services Plan
In addition, Professional Members receive:
Professional certification from Canada's only national design association
GDC certificate of membership
Silver lapel pin (CGD only)
Free subscription to Applied Arts Magazine (most Chapters)
January 03, 2008A designer with the CGD designation is recognized across Canada as a qualified professional.
January 03, 2008
January 03, 2008From free online portfolio hosting, to discounts and group rate insurance plans, GDC membership offers great value.
January 03, 2008The benefits of membership differ depending on category and region.
January 04, 2008The GDC Code of Ethics offers your clients reassurance about what they can expect from you as a design professional.
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