GRAZI - the Graphics Association of Zimbabwe - was established in 1994 in recognition of the growing need to unite Zimbabwe’s graphic designers under one professional body and to represent, support and develop the Zimbabwean graphic design industry. Due to the dire economic situation in Zimbabwe GRAZI was forced to close in 2006.

GRAAZI - the Graphic Arts Association of Zimbabwe - has risen out of the mold of GRAZI like a phoenix out of the flames, new, fresh and more inclusive. GRAAZI was reinvented as an association at our inaugural meeting held on 28 February 2011.

GRAAZI recognises the important role graphic art plays in Zimbabwe’s economic development and the contribution good design makes to the community at large. Although the Association is primarily for graphic artists, provision has been made for professionals working close to the graphic arts business to be involved in the Association.

Objectives

• To secure and maintain a defined and recognised graphic arts professions.
  
• To encourage, maintain and monitor professional standards and practice in conduct and integrity.
  
• To promote a high standard of graphic art and a greater understanding of the role of graphic art and graphic artists in industry and commerce.
  
• To further the education of persons intending to become graphic artists.
  
• To assist in the provision of suitable educational facilities.
  
• To improve the general and technical knowledge of persons already in the graphic arts business.
  
• To promote Zimbabwean graphic art excellence within the local and international market place.
  
• To promote communication.