Membership /
When you become a member of AIGA Seattle, you join forces with nearly 700 designers across the state of Washington and 20,000 designers nationwide. AIGA Seattle unites designers from all disciplines and areas, from the tech-focused Puget Sound area to the Design for Democracy campaign in Olympia.
AIGA has now grown to 65 chapters and 200 student groups nationwide, making it the largest professional design organization in the world. AIGA Seattle was established in 1985 as the 9th Chapter in the nation. The more members AIGA has, the greater the ability of that network to benefit us all.
Join AIGA
When you join AIGA, you are showing your commitment to maintaining a high standard of professional ethics, furthering your professional development, and speaking up as the collective voice of the profession.
Click here to join AIGA today!
| Level | Description | Annual dues |
|---|---|---|
| Professional | An individual who has practiced or taught in any design community for four years or more. | $295* |
| Associate | An individual who has practiced in any design community for fewer than four years. | $210* |
| Student | A full-time student who presents a copy of a dated bursar's receipt or current ID from an accredited college or university. More... | $75* |
| Full-time faculty | Current full-time faculty members may apply for a special membership rate (not available through the online application). More... | $110 |
| Group | Firms that wish to purchase professional memberships for three or more employees should consider a group membership, at the discounted rate of $730 for the first three members, and $245 for each additional member. More info and download application... | $245 each |
* Includes a $20 discount for registering/renewing online.
Benefits
AIGA empowers designers to be successful at each stage of their careers. Your membership offers great value, including tangible and intangible benefits: Savings. Information. Special offers. Community. Inspiration. Education. Representation. Validation. Join today to contribute to the influence of design, further your professional development, connect with a welcoming community of peers, and gain access to the following benefits:
View a complete list of benefits
Professional Development Benefits
- Networking opportunities within the world's largest design organization
- Access complete job listings at AIGA Design Jobs and be able to add your own portfolio
- Listing in AIGA Designer Directory
- Access to the AIGA Center for Practice Management (information for design business owners)
- By-appointment-only access to the AIGA National Design Center library in New York City
- Discounted registration at Design Management Institute (DMI) national and regional conferences, seminars, and workshops
- Access to Association of Professional Design Firms (APDF) information and discounted event registration
- Discounted subscription to Creative Business – a publication devoted entirely to making design businesses more profitable
- Discounts to local chapter-sponsored events
Special access to publications and news:
- Access to 365: AIGA Year in Design
- Printed copy of the “AIGA Design Business and Ethics” series in a binder
- Copy of AIGA/Aquent Survey of Design Salaries
- Access to AIGA Design: Business articles
- Monthly e-newsletter AIGA Communiqué
- Access to CarbonCool, AIGA’s carbon offset program
Your $295 Investment
- One of the questions we are frequently asked is “How are my membership dues spent?” KINETIK Inc., in Washington, D.C., has developed this Flash movie to help answer that question.
- Self-employed professionals should note that membership dues are fully tax-deductible as a business expense. Those who work for larger design studios or in-house design departments should inquire if dues can be paid by their employers.
