FNAD — Federation of North American Designers The professional home for North American designers.

FNAD — Federation of North American Designers

The professional home for North American designers.

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Where Design Pay Is Heading in 2026: FNAD’s Regional Compensation Outlook
Industry Research

Where Design Pay Is Heading in 2026: FNAD’s Regional Compensation Outlook

FNAD’s 2026 member survey shows design compensation growing modestly overall but diverging sharply by metro, seniority, and specialization. This analysis breaks down regional pay, cost-of-living tradeoffs, and negotiation language members can use now.
Shared Standards, Stronger Work: The Case for Collective Voice in Design
Advocacy & Perspective

Shared Standards, Stronger Work: The Case for Collective Voice in Design

As AI tools, return-to-office mandates, and client consolidation reshape design work, the case for a federation-style association is stronger—not weaker. FNAD members show how shared standards and pooled resources protect creative ownership and bargaining power.