I like Yo’s ideas for how the organization works for its members. I don’t like the name though. It seems like a special ed. program. (not that there is anything wrong with that…just not good for a design association).
I also like the idea of filtering it down to working designers. However, publicity and advocacy is (or should be) an important feature of an organization as well. Therefore, I think a secret society has its drawbacks. Journos need to have a phone number to call for a quote when the next iProduct comes out. (Michael Ditullo, god emperor of APPD says, “It’s great!!!”. Something like that;)
I like the focus of having a lot of regional events & just one big global event. Neat.