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 The Association of Registered Graphic Designers logo | |
| Founded | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Pauline Jarworski, Michael Large, Ivy Li, Helen Mah, Rod Nash, Albert Kai-Wing Ng, Rene Schoepflin, Robert Smith, Philip Sung |
| Type | Professional Association |
| Location | |
Official languages | English |
| Affiliations | Ico-D |
| Website | rgd |
The Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD[1]: 7, 9, 52 or simply RGD;[2] formerly ARGD/ON is a non-profit, self-regulatory[1]: 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),[3] the Association is Canada's only accredited body of graphic designers with a legislated title[4] 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.
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- ^ Association of Registered Graphic Designers. "Why RGD?". Archived from the original on 2014-02-09. Retrieved 2014-07-15.
- ^ "§1523 ROYAL ASSENT / SANCTION ROYALE". Hansard Index. 25 April 1996.
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