In support of design practice and education, GDC provides:
- Resources and tools for teaching and learning
- Standards for ethical design practice
- Professional certification of services
- Events, conferences and workshops through regional Chapters across Canada
- Directory of design education programs and grad shows
- Internship guidelines
- Mentorship opportunities
- Scholarships
- Outreach to design programs
- Opportunities to build the discipline through academic research and design history
- Exclusive member benefits through industry partnerships and sponsors
Our community of designers, educators and leaders share knowledge, resources and information and provide access to a diverse network of professional expertise.
Why is CGD certification important to educators?
For design educators, CGD certification is a testament to professional knowledge and contribution. GDC's national standards for the profession, certification of services, internship guidelines and ethics serve as a benchmarks for professional practice and inform graphic design education in Canada.
