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Member Offers & Discounts
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  • Free Subscription
    Fast Company Magazine
    RGDs, Provisional RGDs and Affiliate Members receive a free subscription to Fast Company.
  • Free Subscription
    Applied Arts, Print or HOW Magazine
    RGDs, Provisional RGDs and Affiliate Members have the option to receive a free one-year subscription to either Applied Arts, Print or HOW Magazines (print or digital version).
  • 10% Discount
    123RF.com
    123RF.com – RGD's Official Sponsor of Creative Inspiration is now offering members a comprehensive library of more than 18 million stock photographs, editorial images, illustrations, footage and exclusive logo designs. 123RF.com is constantly providing members 30,000 fresh content on a daily basis. RGD Members enjoy a 10% discount on Subscription Package and an extra 10% credits on Credits Package on 123RF.com
  • 10% In-store Discount
    Above ground Art Supply Store

    Above ground is Toronto's premier art supply destination with an extensive selection at great prices. The flagship store, at 74 McCaul St, has 5,000 square feet of retail space spread over 3 floors. A second store is at 2868 Dundas St West in Toronto's Junction Neighbourhood and a third store will open at 1842 Queen St E in June 2013.


    Discount applies when members shop in store; valid RGD Membership card must be present at the time of purchase. Discounts cannot be combined with any other sale or offer. Discounts will not be applied on transactions where the membership card is not present. The customer may return within 72 hours of the purchase with the valid membership card AND the original receipt to have the initial transaction refunded and a new transaction processed with the 10% discount applied.
  • 10 to 15% Discount

    Ace Hotel New York

    Ace Hotel offers RGD members, their families and associates a 10 to 15% dynamic, year-round discount. Members have access to all 7 room types. Rates range from US$179 for Bunks in the low season to US$1599 for Lofts in the high season. To view photos and brief  descriptions of Ace’s various room types, visit www.acehotel.com/newyork/rooms.

  • 15% Discount

    Adobe Software

    Members receive 15% on all Adobe products in the North American online Adobe Store. All standard commercial Adobe products are eligible for the savings.

  • 30% Off Subscriptions

    Azure

    AZURE is an award-winning magazine with a focus
    on contemporary architecture and design. In 8 issues per year, AZURE explores inventive projects, emerging trends and design issues that relate to our changing society. RGD Members receive a one-year print/digital subscription for $25 or a one-year print-only subscription for $20.

  • 25% Discount

    Blurb

    Through Blurb’s on-demand publishing platform, create books, portfolios, leave-behinds, catalogues or monographs using a plug-in for Adobe® InDesign®.

  • 15% Off Subscriptions

    Communication Arts

    Communication Arts is a premiere source for designers, art directors, design firms, corporate design departments, advertising agencies, interactive designers, illustrators and photographers – everyone involved in visual communication. A one-year subscription includes 6 issues: The Design, Advertising, Illustration, Photography, Interactive and Typography Annuals, plus access to Online Premium Content-18,000+ award-winning images and videos-every annual and feature since 2004 at your fingertips. RGD members receive a one-year subscription at the special one-year price of only US$60, the lowest price available in Canada!

  • $50 - $200 discount
    Digital Strategy Conference
    RGD Members receive $200 off a 3-day conference pass and $50 off a 1-day conference pass to attend the Digital Strategy Conference, taking place in Ottawa June 3-5, 2013.
  • RGD Preferred Rate

    Drake Hotel

    RGD members receive preferred rates at Toronto’s Drake Hotel. Rates start at $165 for standard CrashPads and $195 for Deluxe Dens. Please note this rate is subject to increase during times of high occupancy. The sooner you book, the lower the pricing. RGD members also receive complimentary upgrades (availability pending).

  • 20% Discount
    Fonts.com
    The Fonts.com store from Monotype Imaging offers more than 150,000 font products for preview, purchase and download. RGD members receive 20% off the purchase of all fonts. Offer valid until the end of 2013.
  • 1 Month Free
    FunctionFox Systems Inc.
    TimeFox Time and Project tracking for your small creative company. RGD members who sign up for a TimeFox subscription will receive 1 month free. See a 1-minute overview at http://www.functionfox.com.
  • 25% Discount Program

    GoodLife Fitness Clubs

    RGD members receive 25% off regular rates for gym memberships at GoodLife Fitness.

  • 20% Discount

    HostedFTP.com

    HostedFTP.com offers businesses a cloud file sharing solution that is secure, reliable and easy to use. Built to replace FTP servers, which are expensive to maintain and support, HostedFTP.com will save your business money while improving your network security. HostedFTP.com offers all RGD members a 20% discount for as long as they have an account. Your files are securely stored within the cloud-computing infrastructure of Amazon Web Services. FREE, no risk trial accounts demonstrate why HostedFTP.com is the right file sharing solution for your business.

  • Corporate Rate

    Hotel Gault Montreal

    RGD members can enjoy corporate room rates at Hotel Gault in Montreal. Book a Loft/Deluxe room for $179 during low season or $199 during high season (reg. $289) and enjoy amenities such as the 24-hour fitness room and spa, wireless high-speed internet and pet-friendly service.

  • Discounts on Liability Insurance

    Mitchell Sandham

    Specializing in custom insurance packages for graphic designers, Mitchell Sandham has a unique understanding of the risks and exposures designers face on a daily basis. Coverages can include Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions Liability), Commercial General Liability and Property Coverage.
  • 25% Subscription discount

    Marketing

    Marketing Magazine is the voice of Canada’s marketing industry. Comprised of special reports emphasizing insight, analysis, context and debate, it offers all that's needed to keep the industry informed and inspired.

    RGD Members are eligible to receive a 1-year subscription, featuring 18 issues, for $80.51 (tax included), versus the regular price of $107.35. Visit www.marketingmag.ca for more information.

  • Free Gallery Admissions
    Ontario Association of Art Galleries (OAAG)
    RGD is a member of OAAG. RGD Members receive free admission at participating OAAG member galleries and discounts in their shops (Valid RGD membership card required.) For a list of participating institutions, go to www.oaag.org/ membership/reciprocal.html .
  • Discounts on Studio, Home & Auto Insurance

    Reith & Associates

    Savings include 10% off studio, home and auto insurance; 15% discount on each car with more than 2; 15% off auto when combined with home; no service charges or interest fees on monthly payments. Visit their website for more information.
  • 40% Discount

    Rockport Publishers

    Rockport offers RGD members 40% off all design books sold through Qbookshop.com.

  • 15% Discount
    Shutterstock
    Shutterstock is a global marketplace for imagery, providing creative professionals with the best photos, vectors, illustrations, and videos from thousands of contributors around the world. RGD members enjoy 15% off standard license subscriptions and on-demand images.
  • Discounts on Health-related Insurance
    Sunlife Insurance Services

    Six levels: life, health, dental, disability, accidental death and dismemberment and critical illness.

  • 10% Discount

    Sustainable Cards

    Sustainable Cards is the world’s leading sustainable wood card manufacturer, specializing in the most earthfriendly hotel key cards, gift cards and retail point-of-sale signage. Committed to reducing toxic plastic waste and supporting efforts to preserve the planet, Sustainable Cards is a member of 1% for the Planet, pledging one percent of all sales to the preservation of the environment.

  • 10% Discount

    Swipe

    RGD members receive 10% off regularly-priced books at Swipebooks on Advertising & Design located at 401 Richmond St. W., #121, Toronto. 1.800.56.SWIPE.

  • 15% Discount

    Umbra

    RGD members receive a 15% discount off all full-priced merchandise in the Umbra store in downtown Toronto.