"The CGSociety is the most respected and accessible global organization for creative digital artists. The CGS supports artists at every level by offering a range of services to connect, inform, educate and promote, by celebrating achievement, etc.
The Graphic Artists Guild is a guild of graphic designers, illustrators, and photographers and is organized into seven chapters around the United States.
IGDA - International Game Developers Association
The IGDA is a non-profit professional society that is committed to advancing the careers and enhancing the lives of game developers by connecting members with their peers, promoting professional development, and advocating on issues
SGIA - Specialty Graphic Imaging Association
Digital Printing & Imaging Association (DPIA) was founded in 1992; the multinational membership included electronic printing, pre-press companies, commercial printers, service bureaus, photo labs, reprographic companies and printer suppliers, and education
AIGA: American Institute of Graphic Arts
As the profession’s oldest and largest professional membership organization for design—with more than 70 chapters and more than 15,000 members—we advance design as a professional craft, strategic advantage, and vital cultural force.. ACC has a student chapter of AIGA!
The AIGA Guide to Careers in Graphic and Communication Design by 
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