Society of Graphic Designers of Canada

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formation = 1956
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The Society of Graphic Designers of Canada (GDC) is Canada's national graphic design association. It is a member-based organization of design professionals, educators, administrators, students, and associates in communications, marketing, media and design-related fields.

The GDC was founded in 1956, became a national association in 1974 and was granted a Federal Charter in 1976. In 1996 the GDC's Ontario Chapters joined together to create RGD Ontario, Canada's first accredited body of graphic designers with a legislated title.

Activities

The Society has been an advocate and resource for Canada's graphic design profession since 1956. The GDC maintains a national certified body of graphic designers and promotes high standards of graphic design and ethical business practices, for the benefit of Canadian industry, commerce, public service and education.

Through the media, publications, seminars, events, conferences and exhibits, the GDC builds awareness of graphic design and its essential role in business and society.

Organization

There are currently nine GDC Chapters and over 1000 members across Canada. The GDC communications network facilitates a national, ongoing exchange of ideas and information for designers and students.

Chapters

* Alberta North - Sylvia Rigakis, President
* Alberta South - Gwen Hetherington, President
* Arctic - Allison Howie, President
* Atlantic - Danielle Autran, President
* BC Mainland - Mark Busse, President
* BC Vancouver Island - Kirsty Armstrong, President
* Manitoba - Karla Burr, President
* Ontario -
* Quebec -
* Saskatchewan North - Colin McFadyen, President
* Saskatchewan South - Dean Kulbida, President
* Members at Large -

Affiliations

GDC is a member of the Icograda (International Council of Graphic Design Associations (Icograda)), the worldwide non-governmental body representing the graphic design profession. This provides GDC members with the opportunity for international recognition, professional development and a global perspective on graphic design.

"The Société des Designers Graphiques du Québec" (SDGQ), representing graphic designers in the province of Quebec, is closely allied with the GDC.

External links

* [http://www.gdc.net/ Society of Graphic Designers of Canada (GDC) Website]
* [http://gdc.net/graphex/ GDC Graphex Design Awards]
* [http://bc.gdc.net/blog/ GDC BC Chapter Blog]
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdcbc/ GDC BC Flickr page]
* [http://video.ca/user.php?name=gdcbc GDC BC Video.ca page]