Join the Professional Graphic Designers Association
Professional membership, recognition and support for graphic designers in the UK and beyond.
ABOUT THE PGDA
The Professional Graphic Designers Association (PGDA) is a membership body for graphic designers. We support professional recognition for designers, promote the value of graphic design across the creative industries, and provide accreditation services for course providers in graphic design and related subjects. We work with designers, educators and training providers in areas including graphic design, visual communication, advertising, illustration, social media and packaging design.
MEMBERSHIP
The Professional Graphic Designers Association will give you not only the recognition you have achieved throughout your career, but also be part of a thriving community of professional designers throughout the UK and around the world.
If you have completed a professional qualification through one of our accredited course providers, you may be entitled to one free year of membership.
FEATURED MEMBERS
Meet some of the professional designers in our growing PGDA community.
Get the recognition you deserve as a Professional Graphic Designer
Professional Recognition
You have worked hard to build your design skills and career. PGDA membership gives you the professional recognition to reflect that achievement.
Continued Professional Development
We support our members with continued professional development and certificates to help them build their skills and strengthen their professional standing. Our new CPD course programme launches in 2026.
PGDA Diploma
Our Professional Graphic Design qualification will provide you with that edge alongside other Graphic Designers. This will give you a distinct diploma in Professional Graphic Design (DipPGD). Our next programme starts in October 2026.
Accreditation
We offer accreditation services to organisations, institutions, and course providers that deliver graphic design and related creative training online or in person.
Accreditation for Graphic Design Courses and Training Providers
Our accreditation services are available to institutions, organisations and course providers delivering professional development learning in graphic design and related subjects, both online and in person.
Contact the PGDA
Want to find out more about membership, accreditation or the PGDA Diploma? Get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.