There are some more organizations listed here as well.
American Institute of Graphic Arts The purpose of the AIGA is to advance excellence in graphic design as a discipline, profession, and cultural force. The AIGA provides leadership in the exchange of ideas and information, the encouragement of critical analysis and research, and the advancement of education and ethical practice.
Art Directors Club of Metropolitan Washington is a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating professionalism in the field of visual communications. Formed in 1953, the Club is dedicated to educating our members about design and the professional aspects of design, and educating the business community which uses our member's services about the power and value of good design.
Graphic Artists Guild promotes and protects the economic interests of member artists and is committed to improving conditions for all creators of graphic arts and raising standards for the entire industry. The Guild is an egalitarian union that embraces all creators of graphic arts intended for presentation as originals or reproductions at all levels of skill and expertise.
IEEE Professional Communication Society The IEEE's mission is to advance the theory and practice of electrotechnology through conferences, education, and publications. The IEEE's magazines, journals, books, conference proceedings, videos, and self-study courses, including those of PCS, represent more than 20 percent of the world's literature in the field.
NAPL's Profit Connection National Association of Printers and Lithographers (NAPL) is the Graphic Communications industry's leading association and information resource.
National Association of Photoshop Professionals NAPP membership is open to all Photoshop users and is ideal for graphic designers, photographers, Web designers, service bureaus, print shops, ad agencies, educators, and anyone who wants to stay on the cutting edge of Photoshop. Membership includes discounts on software and hardware products, discounts on Photoshop seminars, upgrades and training videos, a free subscription to Photoshop User magazine (a full color 3how to2 print magazine), private members-only Website, 24 hour help desk, invitation to NAPP's annual convention and a listing in 3Who's Who in Photoshop2 member directory.
Newspaper Association of America NAA is a nonprofit organization representing the $46 billion newspaper industry and over 1,500 member newspapers in the United States and Canada. Headquartered in Reston, Va., with offices in Washington, New York City, Detroit and Chicago, the Association focuses on five key strategic priorities that collectively affect the newspaper industry: marketing, public policy, diversity, industry development and newspaper operations. Most NAA members are daily newspapers that account for approximately 85 percent of U.S. daily circulation.
Organization of Black Designers is a non-profit national professional association dedicated to promoting the visibility, education, empowerment and interaction of its membership and the understanding and value that diverse design perspectives contribute to world culture and commerce.
Society for Technical Communication The society's diverse membership includes writers, editors, illustrators, printers, publishers, educators, students, engineers, and scientists employed in a variety of technological fields. With more than 20,000 members worldwide, STC is the largest professional organization serving the technical communication profession.
University & College Designers Association UCDA promotes excellence in visual communications for educational institutions. Information can be found on their annual conference and workshops, design competition, software update links, online style guides, and more.
Waterless Printing Association is a non-profit trade association dedicated to the informational and educational needs of its printer and sponsor members. In addition to this mission, the Association seeks to inform designers and print buyers about the many benefits the process offers.
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