E-Commerce by the Numbers

Some experts project that e-commerce will top $ 123 billion in 2004 - up from an estimated $ 96 billion in 2003. E-commerce now makes up roughly 2 percent of all retail sales, and the influence of online commerce is growing. Here's a quick look at who is shopping online:
$64,500
Average household income of an online shopper
42
Average age of an online shopper
15.8
Number of online orders the average online shopper makes in a year (by contrast, the average catalog shopper places only 5.3 orders per year)
53%
Number of consumers who say that more secure payment options would persuade them to shop online
Source: Business Wise

Why join AIGA?

The issue is really not one of whether $275 is beyond the reach of a struggling
designer. If investing in the ethics, standards, aspirations and understanding of the
profession you have chosen are not worth $275 to you or you cannot afford $275 a year
practicing this profession, the outcome should be the same: find a different profession, for
there is no future for you in this one.

It is the least expensive way for someone to gain the community, information sharing,
understanding and respect that designers who want to play can get. Can one get away without
joining and take full advantage of the benefits? Perhaps. Is that the reflection of the ethos or
integrity one wants in the leaders of the profession? Does that reflect well on you or any of
your colleagues? I think those who take this approach will always determine the limits of
their own influence, for they want to work outside the broader community and get what they
can for nothing, which ultimately is reflected in their broader professional dealings with
society and clients.

If you look closely at the expenses of a very small and newly-formed design studio, I am sure
there are expenses greater than this sum that do not contribute to your professional success.

NCCA Design

NCCA Design

This is a really fun site. You can rate other peoples logos and stuff and submit yours for review.

:: CRFA - Cancer Recovery Foundation of America ::

:: CRFA - Cancer Recovery Foundation of America ::

This is a worthy cause that I think you should look into.