RGD Student Survey Question Title * 1. How long have you been a Student Member of RGD? Less than six months Six months to a year 1 - 2 years 3 or more years I am not a Student Member I am not a Student OK Question Title * 2. Where do you currently live? British Columbia (outside GVA) Greater Vancouver Area (incl. Abbotsford, Burnaby, Surrey) Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba Northern Ontario (incl. Sudbury, Sault Ste. Marie, Thunder Bay) Greater Toronto Area (incl. Barrie, Hamilton, Oshawa) Western Ontario (incl. Kitchener, London, Windsor) Eastern Ontario (incl. Kingston, Ottawa, Peterborough, Belleville) Quebec Maritimes (incl. Halifax, Moncton, Saint John, St. John's) Northern Canada (incl. Iqaluit, Whitehorse, Yellowknife) Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 3. Overall, how satisfied have you been with your RGD Student Membership? Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Very dissatisfied I am not currently a Member OK Question Title * 4. Which of the following words would you use to describe RGD? Select all that apply. Responsive Inspirational Informative Useful Relevant Ineffective Confusing Not helpful Out of touch Unresponsive Intimidating Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 5. Please explain your answer in Question 4. OK Question Title * 6. What is your attitude towards "Student RGD" (the designation Student Members may use after their names)? I was not aware that this was something Student Members could do I do not understand what this is and how I would use it I use Student RGD after my name on LinkedIn and/or other self-promotional materials I am aware of the option to use Student RGD but am not interested in doing so I am not interested in using Student RGD but I am interested in using Provisional RGD (which requires that I join as a Provisional RGD Member after I graduate) I am not interested in using Student RGD or Provisional RGD but I am interested in becoming a Certified RGD (when I have a minimum of 7 years education and experience and have completed the RGD Certification Process) I prefer not to answer this question Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 7. Which of the following RGD programs + services are beneficial to Student RGD Members? Select all that apply. Student Awards Mentorship Program DT Scholarships Creative Earners Survey RGD Webinars SoGood Awards Accessibility Guidelines RGD Handbook Advocacy on Spec + freefeeflee.ca Member Discount RGD Job Board RGD Code of Ethics RGD's Video Archive I'm not familiar with any of these RGD Programs OK Question Title * 8. Which of the following programs are you interested in that are available to Provisional RGD Members (grads)? Select all that apply. Use of Provisional RGD designation after my name Free virtual and in-person portfolio reviews by senior professionals Attend DesignThinkers Conferences at discounted rates Access to RGD's new Slack Channel for RGD Professional Members Receive a Mentor as part of the Summer 2019 round of our Mentorship Program Opportunity to Mentor a Student in the future Listing in RGD's Searchable Designer Directory with 5 images of your work Opportunity to be RGD's Featured Member reaching over 40,000 Free print copy of the Results of the 2019 Creative Earners Survey (available in the Fall) Opportunity to serve on RGD Committee with professional RGD Members One Free Entry into RGD's 2020 So(cial) Good Design Awards Free printed copy of RGD's new Accessibility Guidelines Free copy of the RGD Handbook (with a $10 payment for shipping) Free entry into the DesignThinkers Scholarships Program for DesignThinkers 2019 in Toronto (5 or more $500 cash prizes + free attendance) Continued access to Member Discounts & Special Offers Free subscription to Applied Arts Magazine I'm not familiar with any of these RGD Programs These Programs are not worth the $150 fee for Provisional RGD Membership I will decide later on when I am close to graduating OK Question Title * 9. Which of the following RGD events do you think are beneficial for Student RGD Members? Select all that apply. DesignThinkers Conference Studio Tours (either as part of DesignThinkers or separately) Designathons Future By Design Documentary Screenings Designers + Drinks + Discussions Portfolio Review Events None of these events are beneficial I have never attended an RGD event OK Question Title * 10. The deadline for entries for RGD's 2019 Annual Student Awards was May 10. Please indicate the reasons you did or did not participate? Check all that apply. To win cash prizes (out of a total of $22,000 in cash prizes) I entered for the opportunity to have my work seen and recognized by industry professionals I entered for the opportunity to receive recognition across RGD communications channels I entered for the opportunity to receive feedback from the judges I entered because it is free for Student Members and I have nothing to lose! I entered to submit the best examples of my work to reflect on the best work I've created over the last few years I did not enter because I was be too busy between now and the deadline I did not enter because I didn't want professionals to see my work I did not enter because the process seems too difficult/confusing I did not enter this year but plan to enter in the future when I feel my work is stronger I did not enter because I was unaware of the program and all of the above opportunities but plan to next year I have no interest in entering at any time and explaining my reasons Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 11. Which of the following would make you more likely to attend RGD events? Better Locations More Promotion (I am not aware of RGD events) Less Expensive Better Speakers (presentation skills) More High-profile Speakers Topics covered Amount of interaction with other attendees Timing Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 12. What is your favourite aspect of RGD events? They help me become a better designer I get to meet professionals I get inspiration for the work I'm doing at school I get a better understanding about the opportunities in the design profession I get a better understanding about the job market and potential employers I get to meet other students I get to feel a part of the design community I learn more about what it means to be a successful design professional I get to ask questions and discuss the future of our profession I have never attended an RGD event Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 13. Which of the following RGD Communications Channels do you find most valuable? RGD Website RGD Email Newsletter RGD on Instagram RGD on LinkedIn RGD on Twitter RGD on Facebook RGD on YouTube I don't find any of these useful Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 14. Is there an area of design or topic that you would like to see RGD cover more on our Instagram page? More Student Work More Professional Work by Canadian Designers More Professional Work by Designers from around the World More Web/UX Design Work More Advertising Work More Type Design/ Typographic Work More Motion Graphics Work I'm not sure Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 15. How likely are you to rejoin RGD when your current Student Membership ends in August? Extremely likely Extremely likely (since I am enrolled at a school where Membership is automatic) Very likely Somewhat likely Not so likely Not at all likely I am graduating and I don't understand how I continue to be a Member I am graduating and I am very excited to become a Provisional RGD I am graduating and I would like to continue to be a Junior Affiliate Member (before I am ready to become a Provisional RGD) Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 16. Thank you for completing RGD's Student Survey. If you would like to be entered into a draw to win a free ticket to either DesignThinkers 2019 in Toronto (Oct 24-25) or DesignThinkers 2020 in Vancouver (May 26-27), please provide your email: Email Address OK Question Title * 17. What is your attitude towards RGD conducting a free webinar (live, virtual presentation) on the options for RGD Membership after graduation? Sounds great! Sign me up! I would be interested in receiving more information I would be interested if the timing fit within my schedule I am not interested in attending RGD events This event does not sound interesting I would attend if it provided an opportunity to ask the employers questions I am not interested in attending virtual events Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 18. How likely is it that you would recommend RGD to a friend or colleague? NOT AT ALL LIKELY EXTREMELY LIKELY 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 OK Question Title * 19. Do you have any other comments, questions, or concerns? OK DONE