Tools & Resources

AIGA is your professional organization, the place to go for community, inspiration and thought leadership you won’t find anywhere else. Beyond providing members with exclusive benefits, AIGA supports the profession by providing industry-leading tools and resources. Find resources by category or search by keyword.

Career

• Find a design job 
• Access professional development resources, including webinars, certificate courses and workshops
• Create a member portfolio 

Industry information

• Design Leaders Confidence Index, a quarterly survey of economic conditions
• AIGA|Aquent Survey of Design Salaries, an annual report on communication design salaries and compensation in the United States

Ethical standards for designers

• Design Business and Ethics 
• Standards of Professional Practice 
• AIGA Position on Spec Work 

Resources for designers

• Interested in sustainability? Visit The Living Principles for Design 
• Interested in in-house issues? Visit INitiative 
• Interested in designing for social impact? Visit Design for Good 
• Interested in usability? Visit Design for Democracy 

Education

• Design Educators Community 
• Design Educators Conference 
• DesignEd K12 
• Defining the Designer of 2015 
• Scholarships for design students

Resources for clients

• Post a job or internship
• Find a designer by portfolio 
• Find a designer or firm by name or location 
• Find a designer or firm by contacting a local chapter 
• Learn more about spec work 
• Learn about intellectual property 
• Learn how organizations benefit from design 
• Learn why design can help business and society 

Although many benefit from these resources and initiatives, none of this would be possible without the support of our members. Join AIGA today to contribute to the influence of design, further your professional development and connect with a welcoming community!