AIGA is the oldest and largest membership association for visual communication and graphic design professionals. Founded in 1914, AIGA now represents 17,000 designers. Through national activities and local programs developed by 52+ chapters and 80 student groups, AIGA members are constantly energizing the discipline, practice and culture of visual communication and graphic design.
Membership benefits
AIGA has been advancing the value of those in the communicating arts for 90 years through member resources and as the collective voice of the profession. Here is a sampling of benefits available to members: AIGA Membership Benefits
Membership categories
You are invited to join AIGA at one of the following levels.
- Professional [ $295.00 ] An individual
who has practiced or taught in any design community for two years
or more.
- Associate [ $210.00] An individual who
has practiced in any design community for two or fewer years.
- Student [ $75.00 ] A full-time student
who presents a copy of a dated bursar's receipt or current ID from
an accredited college or university.
Click here to find out about student memberships.
- Full-time faculty [ $110.00 ] Current
full-time faculty members may apply for a special membership rate
(not available through the online application).
Click here to find out more about memberships for full-time faculty.
- Group membership [ $245.00 each ] Firms that wish to purchase professional memberships for three or more employees should consider a group membership, at the discounted rate of $730 for the first three members, and $245 for each additional member. Download an application for group membership


