CDN MEMBERSHIP
Join a national network of designers, educators, and industry professionals.
CDN Membership offers visibility, professional support, and access to a national design community. Members gain exposure through featured listings, access to events and exclusive content, reduced competition fees, mentorship opportunities, and special partner benefits, all designed to support and advance your design career.
WHY BECOME A MEMBER?
CDN membership is designed to support your growth as a designer, professionally, creatively, and within the broader Canadian design community.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
STUDENT
(For current students and recent graduates)
- Listed as a student CDN Member in the Directory
- Receive the Monthly CDN Newsletter
- Access to lectures, workshops, and events (free or discounted)
- Portfolio mentorship and career guidance (discounted rate)
- Access to partner publications as available (e.g., Azure Magazine, etc.)
PROFESSIONAL
(For practicing designers and educators)
All of the student offerings plus the following:
- Listed in the Directory as a professional CDN Member (by discipline)
- Full access to exclusive reports/insights published by CDN (e.g. trends and surveys)
- Access to an exclusive archived documents/articles on ‘substack.com’
- Ask a Designer — expert advice and mentorship
- Priority for speaking, writing, and publishing opportunities
- Invitations to member-only opportunities and programming
- Business and collaboration as opportunities become available
- Discounts in the CDN Shop
FELLOWS
(Lifetime honor for 20+ year veterans)
There is no fee for retired designers who have made a substantial contribution to their discipline.
PARTNER
(For organizations, studios, and institutions)
- Brand visibility within the CDN network
- Access to talent and community insights
- Sponsored content and promotional opportunities
- Event collaboration and partnership access
FRIENDS & PARTNERS
CDN would like to thank the many organizations and individuals who share our belief in the value of design and its ability to create positive change.
