History, Purpose, Membership Costs & Benefits regarding two organizations (The International Game Developers Association & The Professional Association for Design)

1. International Game
Developers
Association (IGDA)

2. History of the IGDA
 Founded by Ernest Adams in 1994,
previously named the Computer
Game Developers Association
 Game Developers had no one to
speak for them in the debates taking
place in the U.S Congress
 The community needed a way to
share experience and work together
on issues on an ongoing basis.

3. Purpose of the IGDA
 The world’s largest membership association for game developers
 Mission is to make game development a sustainable, fulfilling career for
anyone with the desire to pursue it.
 Chapters on six continents and Special Interest Groups dedicated to
supporting game developers at every stage of their career.
 Allows game developers to contribute to their community, boost their
career, and make a lasting impact on their profession.

4. Why join?
 Leverage a Global Network! The IGDA helps you connect with potential
employers/employees, training & education, business partners, and
funding!
 Boost your career! Find jobs, learn interview tips, and free help with your
resume!
 Have a voice! Participate in annual surveys to share your views on issues
affecting your well being, your career, and the industry at large!
 Save Money! IGDA Members save significantly on software, books, and
other valuable professional resources.

5. Individual Member Benefits & Costs
 1 Year Professional – US $60 annually
 2 Year Professional – US $100 every two years
 Student – US $30 annually (-No voting rights for IGDA elections,
+Eligibility to apply for the IGDA Scholars program)
 Lifetime Membership – US $1000 (Recognition at IGDA MVP Events)
 Hardship/Emerging Market – US $30 annually
Emerging Markets – Countries where there are 500 or less professional game
developers

6. Studio Membership & Costs
 Joining IGDA Studio Affiliate will give your employees immediate access to
the benefits programs available to individual members
 Receive additional group health, disability, and life insurance discounts via
HUB International, available only for IGDA members.
 15 or fewer employees – US $200
16-30 employees – US $500
31-50 employees – US $ 1000
51-100 employees – US $35/member
101+ employees – US $30/member
https://www.igda.org/default.aspx

7. The Professional
Association for
Design (AIGA)

8. About the AIGA
 The AIGA has more than 70 chapter and over 25,000 members throughout
the US
 The profession’s older and largest professional membership organization
for design.
 The AIGA enhances professional development through enriching learning
opportunities at all levels.
 Inspire designers and the public by sharing the most exciting design work
and engaging in thoughtful provocative discussion on pressing issues
 Make powerful tools and resources available to all

10. Membership Benefits & Costs
 Contributing – $50/Year (Best for students)
-Participate in chapter activities and connect to your community
-Find or list a job/internship on designjobs.aiga.org
-Develop new skills with online tutorials and workshops
-Pay less for local and national events and competitions
-Work featured on AIGA network
-$50 Tax Deduction

11. Membership B&C cont.
 Supporting - $150/Year (For Junior Designers)
-Proof with a brand new AIGA membership card
-Discounts on things you need like Apple and MOO products
-$150 Tax Deduction
 Sustaining - $250/Year (Designers)
-Find help with discounted rates to post on designjobs.aiga.org
-$250 Tax Deduction

12. Membership B&C cont.
 Design Leader - $500/Year (Leader of the Design Profession)
-Your name in lights on aiga.org
-A personal thank you from your chapter’s board
-$500 Tax Deduction
 Trustee - $2500/Year (For Titans of Industry)
-Be eligible to serve on AIGA’s National Board
-$2500 Tax Deduction
https://www.aiga.org/