As Heidi from RGD Ontario visited the design theory class and explained about what RGD is and what it does, I have got interesting information of it. RGD offers a lot of benefits for graphic designers with opportunities of attending several relevant events and advises for future career from community. For graphic design students, it is definitely helpful if they use it properly and follow what RGD offers. Students can get more information about preparing portfolio and some advise for finding jobs. Also, if registered as a member of RGD, it is easier to get found as a graphic designer by clients because RDG provides them information of ‘proper’ designers educated with design programs at schools.
Heidi mentioned that RGD is against ‘spec work’. As I have done few design work without being paid, I strongly agree with it. ‘Spec work’ devaluates all the graphic designers’ work and does not respect the rights of graphic designers at all because design is a business tool that is supposed to be paid by clients, and should not be free for any business purpose. It also spoils copyright issues and design process. ‘Spec work’ might be an opportunity for experience related to further career sometimes, however, designers can choose pro bono work instead, which has different purposes and views. Each design work has to be treated as valuable work.
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