Graphic Arts & Design Associations, Guilds & Organizations
If you want to learn more about Graphic Arts and Graphic Design, these Associations can help you find what you need to know.
American Association of Advertising Agencies - 18,000 members advancing the value of design. This association includes design leaders striving to move the profession forward.
American Institute of Graphic Arts - the oldest and largest national association working to promote the highest achievement in graphic design.
The Art Directors Club - Founded in 1920, this not for profit organization is one of the oldest networks for integrated media and the first international creative group of its kind.
Art Years - Created and managed by a group of designers, Art Years' goal is to create bonds within the creative community around the world.
Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario (RGD) - If you want to use the designation of Registered Graphic Designer (R.G.D.) in the province of Ontario, you will have to meet the standards of this group. They have been the self-regulatory professional body for graphic designers in Ontario since 1996.
Association Typographique Internationale (ATypI )
Australian Graphic Design Association (AGDA)
Design Management Institute (DMI)
Graphic Arts Information Network (PIA/GATF)
Graphic Professionals Resource Network (IAPHC)
Institute of Designers in Ireland
International Council of Graphic Design Associations (Icograda)
International Color Consortium (ICA)
International Association of Printing House Craftsmen (IAPHC)
National Association of Photoshop Users (NAPP)
National Association for Printing Leadership (NAPL)
Organization of Black Designers
Society for Environmental Graphic Design (SEGD)
Society of Graphic Designers of America (GDC)
Society of Publication Designers (SPD)

