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International Council of Graphic Design Associations (icograda)
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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.
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International Association of Printing House Craftsmen (IAPHC)
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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.
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The Color Association of the United States (CAUS)
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Founded 1915, NY, USA. For all designers who use color. Color forecasting organization holding extensive color archives, trend information, custom color consulting and publications.
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American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA)
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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.
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Graphic Artists Guild
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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 satisfying and rewarding careers. Producers of the book "Handbook of Pricing and Ethical Guidelines".
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Color Marketing Group (CMG)
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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.
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Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario (RGD Ontario)
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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 body for its members.
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Society for Environmental Graphic Design (SEGD)
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Washington DC, USA. For international graphic designers, fabricators, students and educators involved in the field of environmental graphic design. A non-profit educational organization.
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International Color Consortium (ICC)
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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 architecture and components. Developed the ICC profile specification.
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Design Management Institute (DMI)
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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.
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Australian Graphic Design Association (AGDA)
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Founded 1988, Australia. For Australian graphic designers. Managing body of award programs, exhibitions, seminars and professional development activities for its members.
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Society of Publication Designers (SPD)
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Founded 1965, NY, USA. For international trade, corporate, institutional, newspaper and consumer editorial art directors.
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Society of Graphic Designers of Canada (GDC)
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Founded 1976, Ottawa, Canada. For Canadian graphic designers. A member-based graphic design organization of design professionals, educators and students.
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AIGA Cincinnati
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Cincinnati chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Artists (AIGA).
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Designers' INK.
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A student organization run by graphic design students at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
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American Design Awards
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Gives awards to individual graphic and web designers, design professionals and companies. How to get nominated, previous awards, and graphic design news.
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Creative Business
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A business information resource for principals of graphic design and communications companies and freelance graphic designers, copywriters and illustrators.
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Design Council
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helps people and organisations in business, education, public services and government understand design and use it effectively as part of their strategy.
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Letter Exchange
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Society for professionals involved in the lettering arts and crafts, from calligraphy and letter-cutting, through design for print, publishing and typography, to signage and architectural lettering.
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National Association for Printing Leadership
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Providing graphic arts industry members with information on a wide variety of educational services, events, and products related to the printing industry.
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Organization of Black Designers
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Non-profit national professional association dedicated to addressing the unique needs of African-American design professionals.
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artyears.com
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Community portal offering tips and resources for graphic designers.
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National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP)
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Trade association serving as a resource for Adobe Photoshop education, training, and news.
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The Grolier Club
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Membership organization founded in 1884 for aficionados of the graphic arts. Information on research library, public exhibitions and publications.
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Institute of Designers in Ireland
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Professional body representing the interests of Irish designers. Newsletter, annual reports and downloadable forms provided.
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IAPHC
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An organization dedicated to individuals in the printing and graphic arts industry for the purpose of their self development, their companies' success, and the enhancement of the printing and graphic arts industry in society. [This site has many links to graphic arts industry related websites]
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AIGA - The American Institute of Graphic Arts
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National organization, influencing the development of graphic design.
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International Color Consortium
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Organisation of industry vendors, dedicated to the creation, promotion and encouragement of standardization and evolution of an open, vendor-neutral, cross-platform color management system architecture and components.
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International Color Consortium
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Membership organization promoting and encouraging the standardization of an open color management system. Provides information on ICC profile format, and color management and how it is used. Articles and Publications, section of links to sites that provide useful information about color management.
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American Design Awards
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Monthly and annual awards for individual Web designers and graphic design firms. Includes detailed criteria and winners list.
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Graphic Artists Guild
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Union committed to improving conditions for all creators of graphic art and raising standards for the entire industry. Affiliated with the UAW.
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Society of Graphic Designers of Canada
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A member-based graphic design organization of design professionals, educators and students. Local and national designer directory, plus news and membership information.
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Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario
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RGD Ontario is the self-regulatory, professional body for graphic designers in the province of Ontario. The 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 body for its members.
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