Benefits Discounts Payment Letter Chrysler Building by Paula Scher Benefits AIGA has been advancing the value of design for more than 90 years through member resources and as the collective voice of the profession. The New York Chapter is a forum for the ideas and anxieties of graphic designers in the metro area. AIGA Design Archives A record of annual juried selections of design excellence and the work honored by AIGA. This definitive resource provides broad accessibility to an extensive collection of contemporary design for research and reference. Members have unique "Lightbox" capabilities for organizing examples from the Archives. Archives 365: AIGA Year In Design AIGA yearly competitions are documented in this annual publication mailed to each professional and associate member. Designer Directory The AIGA directory is the largest available and helps you keep in touch with colleagues and clients. Every member is listed in the membership directory, and has password protected access to update all contact information contained there. Member profile Design Jobs Design Jobs offers employment and portfolio services for locating new opportunities, both for designers and those who hire them. Members can post an on-line portfolio for free; and receive a 50% discount off job listings. Design Jobs Reduced fees Members always receive reduced fees for admission to events, submissions to competitions and registration for conferences. There are many free opening receptions for AIGA Gallery exhibitions each year to which only members are invited. Mailings The AIGA mailing list is its member list. Mailed announcements are only sent to members. AIGA|Aquent Survey of Design Salaries This annual initiative features tables of information culled from the AIGA national membership, and is mailed to members each year. This information is also available to members on-line. Salary Survey E-Newletters Regular detailed messages on various topics of professional interest are sent automatically to members. Design: Business provides articles relating to professional practices and business organization. Design: Business archive Communiqué is the AIGA newsletter covering events, activities and initiatives. Communiqué archive Transitions provides support for young professionals moving from school to the design workplace. Transitions archive [ top ] Discounts Adobe AIGA members receive 15% off all products sold on the Adobe web site, Including training and third party plug-ins. Adobe discount information Bumble and Bumble Sign up for a Bumble discount card and received 25% off salon services. Bumble discount card request form Noble Desktop AIGA members receive a 15% discount off all classes. Provide your AIGA membership number when you register. Noble Desktop website Jazz at Lincoln Center Select performances are available to AIGA members at 25% off the regular ticket price. Use the email link below for a list of the eligible performances and the necessary discount code. Request performance list and discount code by email Fed Ex Fed Ex offers AIGA members discounts through its Association Advantage Program. For example, save 16% on letters, 10% on packages. In addition, the $3 pickup fee is waived for members. Take advantage of the program by calling 800 345-6227, but before you do, contact the chapter office for the special code needed to access these rates. Request Fed Ex code by email Airborne Express A special arrangement with Airborne Express offers AIGA members significant savings. For information on Airborne Express discounts, call 800-MEMBERS with your AIGA membership ID number. Broadwing Long Distance Service Perferred princing is available for long-distance, 800 service, calling-card and international dialing. For information call 800 342 9287 with your AIGA membership number. Insurance TEIGIT/Diamond Association Group Insurance Trust offers policies for members in the tri-state area. Call TEIGIT at 212-758-5675 (or 800-886-7504 from outside New York State). You need only to identify yourself as an AIGA member, or as a prospective one. TEIGIT will notify AIGA to confirm your membership status before your coverage can begin. TEIGIT on-line [ top ] Payment letter Self-employed professionals should note that membership dues are fully tax-deductible as a business expense. Those who work for larger design studios or in-house design departments should inquire if dues will be paid by their employers. A committee of members crafted a letter to use when requesting payment for your dues by your employer. Payment letter