FNAD — Federation of North American Designers https://fnad.org/ The professional home for North American designers. en Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:37:49 GMT Where Design Pay Is Heading in 2026: FNAD’s Regional Compensation Outlook https://fnad.org/2026-fnad-regional-design-compensation-outlook/ https://fnad.org/2026-fnad-regional-design-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. FNAD — Federation of North American Designers Industry Research Mon, 09 Nov 2026 12:32:03 GMT Shared Standards, Stronger Work: The Case for Collective Voice in Design https://fnad.org/shared-standards-stronger-work-collective-voice-design/ https://fnad.org/shared-standards-stronger-work-collective-voice-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. FNAD — Federation of North American Designers Advocacy & Perspective Mon, 09 Nov 2026 12:32:03 GMT