Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
American Society of Media Photographers |
www.asmp.org
Professional photographers, particularly those who shoot for advertising and
editorial clients, will find help with business issues, a listing of local chapters, and a
friendly network of people at this site. They have a gallery where they feature mem-
bers' work, and a good database for photo buyers.
BDA (Broadcast Designers of America) |
www.promaxbda.org
This site is the international resource for creatives in broadcast design and pro-
motion, and marketing executives in electronic media, to connect with others through
the message boards, create a link to their portfolio site, or search for posted jobs. You
must be a member of either BDA or Promax International to register, to post, or to
access the job board.
Graphic Artists Guild |
www.graphicartistsguild.org
A multidisciplinary organization for industry creatives, particularly designers
(graphic, web, and so on) and illustrators. This site is particularly useful for freelanc-
ers and small studios, with Guild chapters in many cities in the U.S. In addition, the
Guild offers a portfolio site for its members only. Areas range from cartooning to
graphic design to video/broadcast design.
Industrial Designers Society of America |
www.idsa.org
IDSA is for industrial designers what the AIGA is for graphic designers. It cov-
ers a variety of disciplines related to ID: from furniture to consumer electronics to
usability design. Included on the site is a listing of employment opportunities, as well
as ID firms. The site offers links to each of the local chapters.
Rhode Island School of Design |
www.risd.edu
Most art and design schools have websites, and offer services to their students.
I single out RISD's site, however, because it is particularly full and rich. It provides a
comprehensive list of extremely useful links—on topics ranging from a listing of job
banks to company profiles—for its alumni, who must register to use the site.
Society for Environmental Graphic Design |
www.segd.org
If your interests lie in the real world of three-dimensional environments—from
exhibit design to architecture to ID—this site is what you need. It has a job bank
with very detailed postings and a new referrals section where SEGD members can pro-
vide profiles for potential clients.
ADC (Art Directors Club) |
www.adcglobal.org
By far the most important of the Art Directors Clubs that can be found in some
major cities is the New York City flagship. It is a terrific international resource for
professionals in advertising, interactive media, design, and communications, with a
public job board of international postings.
