Association of Registered Graphic Designers
The Association of Registered Graphic Designers logo | |
| Founded | 1996 |
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| Founder | Pauline Jarworski, Michael Large, Ivy Li, Helen Mah, Rod Nash, Albert Kai-Wing Ng, Rene Schoepflin, Robert Smith, Philip Sung |
| Type | Professional Association |
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Official languages | English |
| Affiliations | Ico-D |
| Website | rgd |
The Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD: 7, 9, 52 or simply RGD; formerly ARGD/ON is a non-profit, self-regulatory: 52 professional design association with over 3,000 members. It serves graphic design professionals, managers, educators and students. Created in 1996 by an Act of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario (Bill Pr56), the Association is Canada's only accredited body of graphic designers with a legislated title and the second such accredited body of graphic designers in the world. RGD certifies graphic designers and promotes knowledge sharing, continuous learning, research, advocacy and mentorship.