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There are so many benefits to make use of as an AOI member. The more you use us, the more value you'll get from your membership, while adding to your professional career. The website is packed with useful resources and as a team, our wealth of knowledge has grown from supporting illustrators for over 50 years. You can get to know the team, here.

If you have just joined as a member, you might not be sure where to start. Below are some suggestions of how to get stuck in.

If you're a brand-new member, a physical welcome pack of goodies is also heading to you in the post. Give this a few weeks to arrive and maybe a little longer if you're based outside the UK. It's well worth the wait!

Explore our Resources

We put ready to go resources in your back pocket to help you build your business with ease. If you are a new member, the Resources are a great place to start, whether you're just starting out or an established pro. So, pour yourself a brew, and let's have a read!

We'd recommend you begin with our Contracts, Pricing and Business Practice pages. These include essential information for your illustration career.

Under Contracts, we'd suggest taking a look at the Illustrator Template Contract - this is an industry standard contract you can use, available exclusively to members.

If you have questions about managing your finances, we'd suggest exploring the Finance section, and any questions about your portfolio and finding clients can be found in Self-Promotion. We also have some fantastic new resources all about Animation - great if you want to expand your skills and the opportunities available to you!

We understand pricing can be tricky for a lot of illustrators. Fees are a matter for individuals to negotiate and competition law prevents us from recommending or approving rates. However, we have some useful tools when considering how to price your own work, such as the