AGDA DNA 300310

29th March, 2010

Regular updates on design news and activities of the national council and executive office

Consistent Persuasion

National council and the executive office has been persistent and consistent in its message to prospective design buyers asking for pitches without fees. The Sample (No) Free Pitch Letter posted in the ‘Professional Practice' resources of the AGDA website has been used consistently over the past few months and has worked wonders in turning many design marketers and buyers around.

As Brenton Murray, AGDA National President says, "It's really a matter of informing them of the design process and the professionalism it entails - most of which they are often genuinely unaware."

Any member requiring assistance on this issue, please contact: secretariat@agda.com.au

Welcome to New AGDA Members

"Most of the population have no idea what graphic design is, let alone comprehend they are surrounded by it. It is comforting to know that while I am connecting with a diversity of design people, there is a bigger picture humming away."

- Andrew Ashton, Studio Pip & Co

Congratulations to the following new AGDA members:

Shatha Alasad, Nadia Attlee, Irina Belova, Deborah Bordeos, Hollie Bracewell, Daniel Butcher, Llewellyn Cass, Yvette Cazabon, Owen Cutbush, Jeremie Delbosc, Amy Dittmar, Yin Duan, Lauren Egan, Charmaine Fels, Julie Fiedler, Ryan Gooch, Jo Goodman, Melba Gounas, Elizabeth Heasman, Voula Hondrakis, Pip Hopkins, Paul Humphris, Cassandra Husking, Myrtle Jeffs, Deborah Johnsen, Shannon Johnstone, Anthony Kennedy, Johanna Klaus, Sam Kleidon, Katie Kolenberg, Scott Larritt, Sheldon Lieberman, Brett Littleton, Chris Lloyd-Paarker, Jaci Low, Dewitt Luu, Belinda Mammone, Jacqui Mann, Matthew May, Jessica McElhone, Paul McGloin, Kel McIntosh, Georgie McKenzie, Darren McMurtle, Anna-Louise Mobley, Maria Moelbaek Nielsen, Timothy Morrison, Sue Mould, Sophie Murrell, Abbie O'Rourke, Joshua Osis, Ray Parslow, Jemima Phelps, Mary Radosevic, Gemma Ripper, Kendall Roberts, Bronwyn Rogers, Christian Samson, Anna Scotney, Sarah Shrapnel, Claire Taylor, Jack Tierney, Cassandra Urquhart, Mark Wahlsten, Chantelle Watts, Caitlin White, Ron Whitfield, Emily Williams, Hanna Williams, Elizabeth Wilson, Mark Wilson, Vanessa Wilson, Don Wootton, Jacqui Wright, Jodie Young, Annett Zander, Annette Zolkos

AGDA provides all kinds of avenues where you will meet and network with people who can give you an introduction, a referral, even a job! As a member you will be exposed to seasoned professionals, emerging innovators, cultural collaborators, style influencers and opinion leaders. Joining the AGDA charter means that there are opportunities to do better.

The Value of Design - Have Your Say

Don't miss out - this is the final opportunity to find out

- How much you should be paid.

- What fees or billing rates are charged.

- Which key drivers ensure business success.

- Where are the profitable sectors of growth.

Log on to the AGDA Industry Benchmarking Survey 2010 © and have your say -

http://surveys.agda.com.au/index.php?survey_code=0b94d429&login=1

Your input will impact on these important issues and more.

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