Introduction


Four Certification Pathways
  • Visual Designers - Designers working in disciplines that are visually focused, such as communication, motion, environmental etc.
  • Experience Designers - Designers working in disciplines that are experientially focused, such as UX, product, service etc.
  • Design Educators - Anyone teaching in any design discipline.
  • Design Managers - Anyone managing the design process in any design discipline.
These pathways recognize the diverse expertise within our field, allowing you to showcase your specific skills and expertise during the certification process. All Certified RGDs share the same designation.

Application Requirements

In the application, outline the following:
  • Personal contact information
  • Post-secondary education including scans or photos of transcripts or diplomas (if applicable)
  • Relevant professional experience
  • Case studies for three examples of your professional work, demonstrating an ability to develop and implement strategic design solutions through a clearly-articulated process
  • Information for preparing your case studies
All work submitted will only be shared with Members of the RGD's Eligibility Review Committee and Evaluation Committee who observe strict confidentiality and conflict of interest guidelines.

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Questions? Email heidi@rgd.ca.

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