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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For a touch of graphic design that still reads neutral, Quiet Town’s Tam bath sheet offers an artful mix of clay, chocolate, and cream tones. Jasmine Desiree, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025 An array of real ones sourced from real freelance platforms spanning product design, graphic design, game development, audio/video—plus all manner of operations, marketing, data, research, writing, and administrative needs. Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025 Stewart styled the sneakers with matching poppy red straight-leg pants and a cream jacket with a yellow graphic design. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025 Ambi does all the graphic design. Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 11 Oct. 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 4 Nov. 2025.

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