COMMUNITIESLast Updated Fri Jan 09 2024

AIGA
American Institute of Graphic Arts. Defining global standards, and ethical practices and facilitating networking and career connections.

ART DIRECTORS CLUB
ADC offers loads of networking opportunities both on and offline and runs annual student awards in the same categories as its professional awards.

CREATIVE MORNINGS
A free monthly breakfast and a short talk are offered in different cities, open to anyone free of charge.

D&AD
A British educational charity that exists for the purpose of promoting excellence in design and advertising.

ITSD
The International Society of Typographic Designers. Non-profit run by and for typographers, graphic designers, and educators. One can apply to join by submitting a CV and specimens of their type. Note that you’d be joining people like Wim Crouwel and Erik Spiekermann, so it’s worth a bit of effort!

THE TYPE DIRECTORS CLUB
A global community dedicated to celebrating excellence in typography. They run various competitions, exhibitions, and workshops with various membership options.