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

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Cassie Mitchell, a junior at Marian University and former 500 Festival Princess, is a graphic design major who wants to inspire the next generation by promoting the impact art has on communities. Justin L. MacK, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025 Adopting a new name comes with expenses like graphic design work and fan research, which would recur when the team moves on to Las Vegas. Annika Merrilees, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2025 Abani Nuevo Collection Area Rug There are a lot of neutral rugs out there and opting for a graphic design can help add some drama. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2025 Shearer said a group of student leaders in the program spearheaded the plan to award $1,000 annually to a Valley High senior who has completed the school’s series of graphic design classes. Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 17 Mar. 2025 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 14 Apr. 2025.

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