graphic design

noun

: the art or profession of using design elements (such as typography and images) to convey information or create an effect
also : a product of this art
graphic designer noun

Examples of graphic design in a Sentence

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Glory to Ukraine!, an exhibition showcasing Ukrainian resilience through graphic design. Katya Soldak, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025 There are multiple ways to gain experience in this type of design, including a bachelor's degree in advertising or graphic design, similar online courses or internships in the field. Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025 After studying photography and graphic design at Zurich University of the Art in the late 1960s, Toscani started building a career as a fashion photographer with magazines such as Elle, Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025 Even non-scientists are needed to meet the new demands, including those in fields like communications, graphic design and sales. Aliza Knox, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for graphic design 

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of graphic design was in 1935

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“Graphic design.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/graphic%20design. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.

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