Current news and events for RGD Student Members are listed below:

     
   
   

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Step 1:
Fill out the online entry form.

Step 2:
Upload your digital files. Please keep in mind:

  • You can submit up to three projects
  • Please upload 1 pdf per project (no more than 10MB each), screen resolution. Use the following naming convention: firstname.lastname_projectname.pdf
  • If an interactive/digital project is being submitted, a file of no more than 50 MB can be submitted in addition to the pdf.
  • Please inlcude all appropriate credits for the project including use of existing logo design, use of stock
    images, group work, etc.

This file sharing service is provided by Hosted FTP

Hosted FTP

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

2010 Call for Submissions

Enter your best work to be recognized by leading professionals in your community, have your work promoted across Canada and receive cash.

Since 1999, RGD Ontario has distributed more than $120,000 to student designers across the province.

In 2010, the Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario (RGD Ontario) will present fifteen $1,000 awards to graduating students in recognition of their outstanding achievements and to encourage excellence in all areas of graphic design.

In addition to the $15,000 in cash awards, winners are profiled in Applied Arts. (All Honourable Mentions receive a certificate.)

Deadline May 7, 2010. Download more information here.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

AWARDS

$1,000 Awards of Excellence:

  • TTC Creative Communication Award for Northern Ontario
    (Cambrian, Canadore, Georgian and Sault College)
  • BMR Award for Northern Ontario
    (Cambrian, Canadore, Georgian and Sault College)
  • Crescent Award for the GTA
    (Centennial, George Brown, Humber, OCAD, Seneca & York/Sheridan)
  • TAXI Award for the GTA
    (Centennial, George Brown, Humber, OCAD, Seneca & York/Sheridan)
  • Maracle Press Award for Eastern Ontario
    (Algonquin, Durham, La Cité & St. Lawrence)
  • McMillan Award for Eastern Ontario
    (Algonquin, Durham, La Cité & St. Lawrence)
  • Pylon Award for Western Ontario
    (Conestoga, Fanshawe, Niagara & St. Clair)
  • Quarry Communication Award for Western Ontario
    (Conestoga, Fanshawe, Niagara and St Clair Colleges)
$1,000 Awards of Specialty

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

LIST OF JUDGES

*Click here to view.

Become a Volunteer


RGD Ontario is now recruiting Student Member volunteers for its Fall Program. Students are asked to contribute 40 hours to receive benefits that include free attendance at the DesignThinkers, a certificate of recognition and a free copy of The Business of Graphic Design: A Professional’s Handbook. To find out more, email sandra@rgdontario.com.

 

Future of the Profession

With over 1,800 student members, RGD Ontario recognizes that students are the future of the Association and Canada’s graphic design industry and we have created many programs specifically for students. These include career development events, our annual student awards and an in-office volunteer program.


Get Connected

RGD Ontario connects you with prospective employers, informs you of industry developments and assists you to prepare for your future career. Student Members participate in professional events at special discount rates, receive electronic and mailed communications including our annual Calendar of Logos and the biannual national salary survey and become eligible to enter our annual Student Awards.


Zenutech – Student Website Hosting Sponsor



Zenutech Inc. is a Canadian web hosting provider. Zenutech specializes in business and e-commerce web hosting solutions for businesses of all sizes. We offer both entry-level ($8.95 / month for a Standard hosting account) up to enterprise-level managed dedicated server solutions.

 


- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

BIG SHOTS
Student Webinar
with Gary Thomas

This webinar that features Gary Thomas from Crush Inc. will be the third in the Big Shots webinar series organized by the RGD Student Rep Committee. To find out more about this presentation, visit here.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

BIG SHOTS
Student Webinar
with Steven Heller

The second in the series will take place Wednesday, April 28, from 5 to 6 PM (Eastern Standard Time), featuring Steven Heller. Register now to know what Steven thinks where graphic design is heading.
Click here for further information.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

HEADSTART
Emerging Designers Conference

This annual student conference was held at the CNIB on Feb. 28, 2010.
Click here to see photos!

Attendees participated in studio tours, panel discussions,workshops and portfolio interviews.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

JOB POSTINGS

Click here for current design job postings.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

MENTORSHIP

RGD is expanding its Mentorship Program for Student Members in their final year of study. Mentors will be Provisional RGD members who graduated within the last 4 years and are working in the field. For more, click here to download the RGD Protege Guidelines PDF (100k)

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

 

 


 
 
 
 
 
Copyright 2005 The Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario