Empowering Every Stage: How SEGD Supports Your Professional Journey

Kris Helmick

Welcome to Week 2 of SEGD Membership May!

As we pivot each week to focus on different facets of our organization, one of the greatest benefits SEGD offers its members is ongoing professional support. Whether you’re a student exploring career opportunities in Experiential Graphic Design or a seasoned designer seeking fresh inspiration and business insight, SEGD delivers curated content, professional groups, and programming for every stage of your career.

  1. Students, Emerging Designers, and Educators together at the 2025 SEGD Wayfinding + Placemaking and Branded Environments Event in Las Vegas

Students and Emerging Designers

If you’re new to the industry or transitioning mid-career into EGD, our EXP (Emerging Experiential Professionals) program is designed to support your journey. Through curated resources, year-round programming, and a dedicated in-person event during our annual conference, you’ll have the chance to meet mentors, engage with industry leaders, and connect with peers navigating similar paths.

  1. Members and Chairs of SEGD Professional Practice Groups visiting the Academy Museum in LA during the 2025 AAM Conference

    SEGD Professional Practice Group members and chairs visit the Academy Museum in LA during the 2025 AAM Annual Conference

Professional Members

For our design professional members, SEGD offers both online and in-person opportunities to grow and connect. Our educational sessions, inspirational talks, and chapter-level networking events help support you and your team no matter where you’re located. Industry Member showcases and other interactive programs make staying current and connected easy and engaging.

Those looking to dive deeper into specialized topics can join one of our three, members-only Professional Practice Groups (PPGs):

Through the GlueUp platform, members also gain access to our robust directory, job listings, and member-to-member forums to share knowledge and get feedback.

Industry Members

Our SEGD Industry Members are a cornerstone of SEGD, bringing invaluable technical knowledge, innovative materials, and production expertise. As an Industry Member, you can showcase your products and services through professional mixers, webinars, NEXPO, and our online communities. Whether fabricating bold ideas or consulting on specifications, your role drives the realization of experiential design.

Educators

Educators are shaping the future of experiential design, and SEGD is proud to support this critical community. Our annual Academic Summit, held this year on June 17-18, 2025, brings together global educators, students, and researchers to exchange ideas and advance curriculum development. The Academic Task Force works year-round to engage top-tier design programs, and SEGD’s Communication + Place journal provides a platform for academic thought leadership, creative work, and best practices in research and pedagogy.

  1. Participants of the 2024 SEGD Exhibition + Experience Design Event in Washington, DC

How to Get Involved

If you’re inspired by the opportunities SEGD provides, joining is easy. Explore membership options tailored to your professional stage—whether you’re a student, educator, professional, or industry partner. SEGD is more than a membership—it’s a community that grows with you. Join us today and be part of the future of experiential graphic design.

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