Join The TDC
We offer four levels of annual individual membership for those who make, use, or love type. In addition to receiving the TDC Annual at the end of each calendar year, individual members receive a number of benefits, including formal recognition, access to Type Directors Club and The One Club for Creativity archives, and discounted entry fees and admissions to our events. Your membership fees also help support the next generation via TDC’s student scholarships.
TDC Professional
$200 / year
This is the go-to membership for professionals who use, make, or love type. Your membership includes exclusive access to our global creative network and all of the benefits listed below.
- TDC Annual
Members receive one copy of The World’s Best Typography®: The Annual of the Type Directors Club at the beginning of each calendar year. - Competition Discounts
Discounted competition entry on all TDC competitions, which can be used in combination with our regional discounts. - Event Discounts
Discounts on in-person and online salons, yearly exhibitions, and our regular Type Drives Culture conferences. - Partner Discounts
Reciprocal benefits at more than 800 museums in the U.S. and Canada, as well as partner discounts on industry conferences such as TypeCon and AtypI. - Member Spotlight
Want to share your work with the world? Let us know what you’ve been up to for a chance to be interviewed on the TDC site, or featured on our social media channels.
TDC Educator
$150 / year
This is the go-to membership for those in education who use, make, or love type. Support your students and your own development while staying connected!
- TDC Annual
Members receive one copy of The World’s Best Typography®: The Annual of the Type Directors Club at the beginning of each calendar year. - Competition Discounts
Discounted competition entry on all TDC competitions, which can be used in combination with our regional discounts. - Event Discounts
Discounts on in-person and online salons, yearly exhibitions, and our regular Type Drives Culture conferences. - Partner Discounts
Reciprocal benefits at more than 800 museums in the U.S. and Canada, as well as partner discounts on industry conferences such as TypeCon and AtypI. - Member Spotlight
Want to share your work with the world? Let us know what you’ve been up to for a chance to be interviewed on the TDC site, or featured on our social media channels.
TDC Student
$95 / year
All the benefits of TDC membership, with a price break to help support you as you pursue your education. Student members that select this level will also receive the 368-page Typography Annual.
- TDC Annual
Members receive one copy of The World’s Best Typography®: The Annual of the Type Directors Club at the beginning of each calendar year. - Competition Discounts
Discounted competition entry on all TDC competitions, which can be used in combination with our regional discounts. - Event Discounts
Discounts on in-person and online salons, yearly exhibitions, and our regular Type Drives Culture conferences. - Partner Discounts
Reciprocal benefits at more than 800 museums in the U.S. and Canada, as well as partner discounts on industry conferences such as TypeCon and AtypI. - Member Spotlight
Want to share your work with the world? Let us know what you’ve been up to for a chance to be interviewed on the TDC site, or featured on our social media channels.
TDC Student Lowercase
$50 / year
This is our most economical membership level for students; all of the discounts and benefits, but without the Typography Annual.
- Competition Discounts
Discounted competition entry on all TDC competitions, which can be used in combination with our regional discounts. - Event Discounts
Discounts on in-person and online salons, yearly exhibitions, and our regular Type Drives Culture conferences. - Partner Discounts
Reciprocal benefits at more than 800 museums in the U.S. and Canada, as well as partner discounts on industry conferences such as TypeCon and AtypI. - Member Spotlight
Want to share your work with the world? Let us know what you’ve been up to for a chance to be interviewed on the TDC site, or featured on our social media channels.