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DesignThinkers Annual Conference
www.designthinkers.com
Canada’s largest design conference with over 20 international speakers and over 1000 attendees. DesignThinkers 2011 is scheduled for Nov 1 to 3.

Design at Work
Annual publication profiling projects by R.G.D.s and Prov RGDs where design has impacted the client’s success. Work is featured at www.designatwork.ca.

Mentorship Program
Pairs Prov RGDs and final year Student members with professional member mentors to help develop skills and create networking opportunities.

Free webinars
R.G.D.s and Prov. RGDs can participate in bi-weekly 1-hour professional development presentations over the Internet for free.

Portfolio Review Events
One on one reviews with R.G.D.s to get feedback on work and information about the industry.

Student Awards
In 2011, 15 - $1,000 cash prizes were awarded to finalyear Students. Winners are published in Applied Arts.