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RGD Handbook

The Business of Graphic Design: A Professional's Handbook is the first and only comprehensive Canadian guide to maintaining a graphic design business.

The Handbook covers professional business management as it applies to graphic design and the maintenance of a graphic design business. It provides an understanding of: the education of a graphic designer, how to work with clients, print and web technology principles and how to administer, market and staff a design consultancy.

The book is comprised of several sections by experts in their field. Best-selling author and lawyer Lesley Ellen Harris contributes the chapter, "Intellectual Property and Copyright." Jean-Pierre Lacroix RGD, President of Shikatani Lacroix Brandesign, one of the largest design firms in Canada, contributes a chapter on consulting principles. Other contributors include: Arlene Gould RGD, Coordinator of the Design Management Certificate Program at Ryerson University, Christina Jackson, Director of Design Evangelism at Aquent and Kanish Thevarasa CA, CMA, Managing Partner, Kanish + Partners.

Expect the third edition to be released in Fall 2013.

The RGD Professional Handbook is now available for online download:

Regular pricing: $28.25
RGD Student member pricing: 50% discount

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Handbook Sample Forms and Agreements

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All Handbook forms are available for download below

The following collection of Sample Forms & Agreements consists of material provided by Registered members of the Association for use and customization.

The user is advised that these forms and sample agreements are generic and not intended to be used as is. They are provided as a source of information and reference only. Users are advised to consult professional legal advice and financial advice to ensure that their rights and interest are fully protected.

1 Design/Client Brief

2 Design Purchase Order

3 Request for Estimate/Printing Purchase Order

4 In-house Estimate Worksheet

5 Retainer Form Letter

6 Client Estimate / Quotation

7 Design Proposal Letter

8 Change Work Form

9 Time Sheet

10 Job Scheduling Grid

11 Job Approval Form

12 Billing Job Jacket

13 Standard Invoice

14 Independent Contractor Agreement (General)

15 Independent Contractor Agreement (Project-specific)

16 Model / Talent Release Form

17 Employee Contract

18 Employee Performance Evaluation Form

19 Copyright Agreement
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