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Why should I join AIGA?

AIGA is the professional organization for design. It’s the place to go for community, inspiration and professional resources you won’t find anywhere else. AIGA offers a bevy of invaluable opportunities and resources, such as exclusive benefits, members-only job listings, local and national events and exposure through the AIGA member gallery. AIGA also provides a wealth of free industry-leading tools and resources. But the real value of AIGA membership is being a part of a global community of design leaders.

Membership in AIGA means belonging to a national group of more than 22,000 dedicated colleagues, all working to advance design. In addition to chapter and national benefits, membership in AIGA can mean new knowledge, leadership skills, personal connections and the opportunity to change your community for the better.

By joining AIGA  you’re making a difference in your community and making a personal investment to the future of design both nationally and locally. AIGA membership means empowering yourself to become a vital part of that future and become a stronger designer and citizen. AIGA believes members are our most valuable asset. We support you by providing invaluable opportunities at the local and national level through events, resources and more. No matter where you are in your career—a design student, recent graduate, educator or seasoned professional—there’s an AIGA membership level for you. Join now to take advantage of exclusive member benefits today.

Rates

Professional: Annual dues $315
An individual who has practiced or taught in any design community for four years or more. (Save $20 by joining online; quarterly payment option available)

Associate: Annual dues $230
An individual who has practiced in any design community for fewer than four years. (Save $20 by joining online, quarterly payment option available)

Student: Annual dues $95
An individual registered for at least six (6) credit hours and presents a copy of a class schedule or student ID with the date of the current semester verifying their enrollment. This annual rate is limited to four years total. (Save $20 by joining online)

Full-time faculty Annual dues $110
Current full-time faculty members may apply for a special membership rate. Learn more about to apply for faculty membership in AIGA and the benefits it provides.

Group Annual dues  $245
Firms that wish to purchase professional memberships for three or each more employees should consider a group membership. Learn more about the benefits of group membership and how to apply.

Don’t miss out on all that AIGA has to offer. Join now!

See the membership FAQs for more information about setting up your account. Still have questions about membership? Contact the Membership Chair: membership@portland.aiga.org.

Benefits

Membership in AIGA has its benefits—including discounts on services and products, exclusive access to new job opportunities and more! Some of the benefits you’ll receive when you join AIGA:

Portland members-only benefit

ADX membership discount
From large, private wood and metal shops, to co-working desks, to big open areas for large projects, the ADX amenities offer the opportunity for makers of all stripes to explore their craft, prototype products, and enlist the support of industry experts.

 

National members-only benefits


Discounts on Adobe products Adobe Systems, Official AIGA Sponsor for Design Solutions, offers special rates for all products in the Adobe store.
AIGA|Aquent Survey of Design Salaries Members receive early access to this annual compensation survey produced with the support of Aquent, Official AIGA Sponsor for Professional Development.
Save on Shutterstock images Take 15 percent off any standard image subscription at Shutterstock, Official AIGA Sponsor for Creative Inspiration. Members-only discounts on products and services
Access to members-only webinars AIGA members can access live and archived webinars in the exclusive “Breakthroughs: Where Inspiration and Technology Meet” series, produced by AIGA and Adobe.
AIGA Member Gallery Current members can showcase their work, connect with like-minded creatives and be found by employers and recruiters.
Apple Products Discounts on Apple products and accessories, as well as complimentary shipping and engraving.
Competition and event discounts Members save 25 percent on entry fees to AIGA competitions.
Discounts on national and local conference and events. Members get discounted rates for AIGA national and local conferences, lectures, seminars and networking events.
Design Business and Ethics New professional- and associate-level members receive a printed copy of this publication.
Design firm advice, tools and resources from APDF. The Association of Professional Design Firms offers discounts on activities to improve your business practices.
Designer Directory Only AIGA members are listed in the AIGA Designer Directory, the place employers turn to first for qualified candidates.
Discounts on books and magazines Log in for discounted subscriptions to CMYK, Communication Arts, Creative Business, Design Bureau, HOW and Print—as well as discounts from Peachpit Press/New Riders and Allworth Press.
Exhibition previews Members have advance access to all exhibitions in the AIGA National Design Center via exclusive opening receptions.
FedEx® services AIGA members are eligible for special rates on select FedEx® shipments and FedEx OfficeSM print and copy services.
F+W Media events and services Through a partnership with F+W Media’s Design Community, AIGA members get discounts on select events and services.
Health insurance AIGA is now partnering with two health insurance administrators to offer coverage in virtually every state.
Management advice and resources from DMI AIGA members can register at the DMI member rate for attendance at DMI national and regional conferences, seminars and workshops.
National Design Center Library Members can request by-appointment-only access to the AIGA National Design Center library in New York City.
Print-on-demand discounts from Blurb This easy-to-use, on-demand publishing platform offers AIGA members a discount to make their own books.
Software training discounts from lynda.com AIGA members have access to information and activities that help develop and maintain software skills.
Rockport Publishers events and discounts Rockport helps members expand their knowledge base with discounts on design books and a free lecture series for emerging designers.