The Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD) was created by an Act of the Ontario Legislature to certify graphic designers who have met a rigorous set of standards that includes documented levels of relevant, professional education and experience, as well as demonstrated competence in the areas of business, design principles, research and theory and ethics through successful completion of a written test and portfolio interview. RGD is the only graphic design association in North America to have this kind of legislation.

RGDs are prepared and capable to function as effective ethical, professional, responsible communications design practitioners, managers and/or educators.

The RGD and Registered Graphic Designer designations are signals of quality and competence to the profession, the public and the government.

The Association's vision is for a graphic design profession that is broadly valued for its contribution to life, commerce and society.

The Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD) represents more than 3,700 graphic designers, managers, educators and students.

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• Graphis, Switzerland
• "DESI" design awards, New York
• Applied Arts
• Advertising and Design Club of Canada
• How International Design Awards
• Mohawk Papers
• Registered Designers of Ontario
• Domtar Awards
• Neenah "One" awards
• Design Edge
• Advertising and  Design Association, Ottawa


Industry Awards

• HOW Magazine
• Applied Arts
• Dynamic Graphics
• Critique Magazine
• Azure Magazine
• The National Post
• Design Edge
• Ottawa Business Journal
• Ottawa Citizen

Published Articles

- President's List
- Board of Directors Student Representative
- Vice President of Student Body

The Association of Registered Designers of Ontario

As founder and creative director of Greenmelon, I use my nearly two decades of experience to develop creative strategies–with a keen eye to messaging and aesthetics–for
clients such as Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Farm Boy Fresh Markets, Ottawa Tourism and Convention Authority, Canada Post Corporation, Canadian National Museum of Science and Technology, the National Gallery of Canada, Canadian Museum of Civilization and the Royal Canadian Mint. 

I have received more than 100 awards of distinction from professional organizations and publications from around the world and have been featured in international trade magazines as well as being published in several hardbound publications. 

I also speak at professional development seminars, post secondary and secondary schools as well as industry webinars. Recent topics include the future of package design, how social media has changed design and building a better brand.

In 2008 I received the prestigious “40 Under 40” award for business excellence and community involvement.

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