Design Organizations in Canada
World Design Organization
The World Design Organization is an international non-governmental organization and an international voice for industrial design. We advocate for Design for a Better World, promoting and sharing knowledge of industrial design-driven innovation that enhances the economic, social, cultural, and environmental quality of life.
Category Industrial Design Organizations
RGD
The Association of Registered Graphic Designers is a non-profit, professional association that represents over 4,100 design practitioners, including firm owners, freelancers, managers, educators, and students.
Category Graphic Design Organizations
ico-D
The International Council of Design (ico-D) promotes design excellence and upholds the importance of design as a key medium for progressive social change.
Category Design Organizations
Society of Graphic Designers of Canada
The Society of Graphic Designers of Canada (GDC) is a member-based organization of design professionals, educators, administrators, students and associates in communications, marketing, media and design-related fields.
Category Graphic Design Organizations
RAIC
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, established in 1907, is a voluntary national association representing more than 3,200 architects, and faculty and graduates of accredited Canadian Schools of Architecture from every region of the country. RAIC is the voice for architecture and its practice in Canada.
Category Architecture Organizations
World Green Building Council
World Green Building Council is a global not-for-profit organisation working to transform the property industry towards sustainability through its members - national Green Building Councils.
Category Sustainable Design Organizations
Ontario Association of Architects
The Ontario Association of Architects is a self-regulating organization governed by the Architects Act, which is a statute of the Government of Ontario. The Association is dedicated to promoting and increasing the knowledge, skill and proficiency of its members, and administering the Architects Act, in order that the public interest may be served and protected.
Category Architecture Organizations
Interior Designers of Canada
Founded in 1972, Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) is the national advocacy association for the interior design profession. As the national advocacy body, IDC represents more than 5,500 members including fully qualified interior designers, Intern members, students, educators and retired members.
Category Interior Design Organizations
Winnipeg Architecture Foundation
The Winnipeg Architecture Foundation (WAF) is a nonprofit, registered charitable organization dedicated to advancing the awareness and appreciation of Winnipeg's built environment through public education.
Category Architecture Organizations
Association of Canadian Industrial Designers
Founded in 1948, the Association of Canadian Industrial Designers (ACID) promotes and represents the interests of its corporate and professional members to government and other international associations.
Category Industrial Design Organizations
Design Industry Advisory Committee
The Design Industry Advisory Committee (DIAC) was formed in January 2001 by City of Toronto Economic Development and comprised of stakeholders of the design industry and the Design Exchange. It set as its primary goal the strengthening of design-related strategic partnerships that address human resource issues and economic development in Ontario.
Category Design Organizations