Graphic Design Definition & Meaning

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graphic design American

noun

1. the art or profession of visual communication that combines images, words, and ideas to convey information to an audience, especially to produce a specific effect.

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Long existing beyond the boundaries of race, nationhood and categorical art movements, Lam produced a range of work, including graphic design, book illustrations, large Jackson Pollock-inspired abstractions, and expressionistic ceramics.

From The Wall Street Journal

It's an approach that was inspired by his university course in graphic design.

From BBC

She won a scholarship to study graphic design in Tokyo at a time when it was rare for women to go to college.

From Los Angeles Times

So she recorded a handful of songs, bought 150 jewel cases and started spending lunch periods in graphic design class, where she had access to Photoshop.

From Los Angeles Times

Adobe is best known by consumers for its software programs—including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Analytics—used for graphic design, video editing, document management and more.

From The Wall Street Journal

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