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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The dedicated graphics card is capable of 1080p gaming at medium settings just as long as the title isn’t too demanding and will help with any graphic design tasks. Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024 Working for an employer as a creative, whether in publishing, graphic design, media, content development, or other role, may be a thrilling experience but still, your wings are clipped because at the end of the day there's a pay cap. Rachel Wells, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Its contemporary collection of art features prints, original paintings, graphic design, typography, and more. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2024 The Minion Jesus origin story In 2021, a young graphic design student named Americo Cruz sketched out a Minion Jesus on paper, opened up his 3D modeling software, and got to work. Laura Bullard, Vox, 20 Sep. 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 24 Nov. 2024.

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