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AIGA Cincinnati - Cincinnati chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Artists (AIGA). http://www.aigacincinnati.org/ |
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Art Directors Club (ADC) - Founded 1920, NY, USA. For international creatives. A not-for-profit organization of leading creatives in advertising, graphic design, interactive media, broadcast design, typography, packaging, environmental design, photography, illustration, and related disciplines. http://www.adcny.org/ |
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Australian Graphic Design Association (AGDA) - Founded 1988, Australia. For Australian graphic designers. Managing body of award programs, exhibitions, seminars and professional development activities for its members. http://www.agda.asn.au/ |
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British Design Initiative (BDI) - 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. http://www.britishdesign.co.uk/ |
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Color Marketing Group (CMG) - 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. http://www.colormarketing.org/ |
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Creative Business - A business information resource for principals of graphic design and communications companies and freelance graphic designers, copywriters and illustrators. http://www.creativebusiness.com/ |
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Design Council - helps people and organisations in business, education, public services and government understand design and use it effectively as part of their strategy. http://www.designcouncil.org.uk/ |
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Design Management Institute (DMI) - 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. http://www.dmi.org/ |
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Designers' INK. - A student organization run by graphic design students at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. http://www.uwec.edu/student/desink |
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Institute of Designers in Ireland - Professional body representing the interests of Irish designers. Newsletter, annual reports and downloadable forms provided. http://www.idi-design.ie/ |
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International Council of Graphic Design Associations (icograda) - 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. http://www.icograda.org/ |
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Letter Exchange - 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. http://www.letterexchange.org/ |
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National Association for Printing Leadership - Providing graphic arts industry members with information on a wide variety of educational services, events, and products related to the printing industry. http://www.napl.org |
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National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) - Trade association serving as a resource for Adobe Photoshop education, training, and news. http://www.photoshopuser.com |
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Organization of Black Designers - Non-profit national professional association dedicated to addressing the unique needs of African-American design professionals. http://www.core77.com/obd |
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Society for Environmental Graphic Design (SEGD) - Washington DC, USA. For international graphic designers, fabricators, students and educators involved in the field of environmental graphic design. A non-profit educational organization. http://www.segd.org/ |
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Society of Publication Designers (SPD) - Founded 1965, NY, USA. For international trade, corporate, institutional, newspaper and consumer editorial art directors. http://www.spd.org/ |
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The Color Association of the United States (CAUS) - Founded 1915, NY, USA. For all designers who use color. Color forecasting organization holding extensive color archives, trend information, custom color consulting and publications. http://www.colorassociation.com |
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The Grolier Club - Membership organization founded in 1884 for aficionados of the graphic arts. Information on research library, public exhibitions and publications. http://www.grolierclub.org/ |
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artyears.com - Community portal offering tips and resources for graphic designers. http://www.artyears.com |