American Design Awards « http://www.americandesignawards.com | | Gives awards to individual graphic and web designers , design professionals and companies. how to get nominated , previous awards , and graphic design news. |
American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) « http://www.aiga.org/ | | Ny , usa. for american design professionals. a place to exchange ideas and information , participate in critical analysis and research , and advance education and ethical practice. |
artyears. com « http://www.artyears.com | | Community portal offering tips and resources for graphic designers. |
Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario (RGD Ontario) « http://www.rgdontario.com/ | | Founded 1996 , toronto , canada. for ontario graphic designers. a member association of the gdc. grants qualified graphic designers right to the exclusive use of the designations registered graphic designer and r. g. d. and is the governing and disciplinary |
Australian Graphic Design Association (AGDA) « http://www.agda.asn.au/ | | Founded 1988 , australia. for australian graphic designers. managing body of award programs , exhibitions , seminars and professional development activities for its members. |
British Design Initiative (BDI) « http://www.britishdesign.co.uk/ | | Founded 1993 , uk. for british designers. an agency that owns an accurate database of uk design agencies; design media , design awards and professional design bodies internationally. |
Color Marketing Group (CMG) « http://www.colormarketing.org/ | | Founded 1962 , alexandria , usa. for international color designers. a not-for-profit association of designers involved in the use of color as it applies to the profitable marketing of goods and services. |
Creative Business « http://www.creativebusiness.com/ | | A business information resource for principals of graphic design and communications companies and freelance graphic designers , copywriters and illustrators. |
Design Council « http://www.designcouncil.org.uk/ | | Helps people and organisations in business , education , public services and government understand design and use it effectively as part of their strategy. |
Design Management Institute (DMI) « http://www.dmi.org/ | | Founded 1975 , boston , usa. for design managers. a non-profit organization dedicated to demonstrating the strategic role of design in business and to improving the management and utilization of design. |
Graphic Artists Guild « http://www.gag.org/ | | Founded 1967 , detroit , usa. for american visual creatives (design , web , illustration). a union of professionals who have come together to pursue common goals , share their experience , raise industry standards , and improve their ability to achieve satisfyin |
Institute of Designers in Ireland « http://www.idi-design.ie/ | | Professional body representing the interests of irish designers. newsletter , annual reports and downloadable forms provided. |
International Association of Printing House Craftsmen (IAPHC) « http://www.iaphc.org/ | | Founded 1919 , philadelphia , usa. for international printers and graphic artists. an organization for the purpose of their self-development , their companies' success , and the enhancement of the printing and graphic arts industry in society. |
International Color Consortium (ICC) « http://www.color.org/ | | Founded 1993 , reston , usa. for international color designers. membership organization established by industry vendors for the purpose of creating , promoting and encouraging the standardization and evolution of a cross-platform color management system arch |
International Council of Graphic Design Associations (icograda) « http://www.icograda.org/ | | Founded 1963 , london , uk. for international graphic designers. the world's non-governmental and non-political representative and advisory body for graphic design and visual communication. |