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

Recent Examples on the Web She was born and raised in Southern California and loves discovering new trends in graphic design. Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2024 In 2017, Bowen attended Towson University and started with a focus in graphic design. Lyndi McNulty, Baltimore Sun, 20 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for graphic design 

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Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 1 Jun. 2024.

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