Who is ADGA?

ADGA or the Australian Graphic Designers Association is an organisation that was founded in 1988.  It is an organisation for professional Graphic Designers and it's goal is to create relationships/networks with people within the profession and to provide information to its customers and the business community.

ADGA also manage exhibitions, awards, seminars and professional development for its' members which currently stands at 2,600 people.

AGDA is a leading member of the International Council of Graphic Design Organisations.

AGDA has a code of ethics.  These are titled....

• Members responsibilities when working outside Australia
• Members responsibilities when working with the community
• Members responsibilities to the client
• Members responsibilities to other designers
• Commissions
• Fees
• Competitions
• Self promotion and publicity

These code of ethics are to establish "fair play".  It is designed to protect designer and clients from unethical business practices.

The AGDA's mission is to improve excellence in graphic design by....

• Encouraging and assisting students and designers in further developing their skills professionally
• Provide feedback to educators on expectations to graduates
• Assisting buyers and users by distinguishing levels of quality in design
• Improve partnerships
• Educate the public in what is good design

The website address is....

http://www.agda.com.au/