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 The technology has spawned a bevy of competing consumer apps offering enhanced voice recognition, graphic design, and even coding. Charlie Campbell, TIME, 13 May 2024 Armed with a unique blend of graphic design skills and a newfound passion for architecture, Michael set out to make his mark on the industry. Brianna Kamienski, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024 Ortega and others involved in potential curriculum development referenced opportunities to teach students about graphic design, marketing, engineering, culinary arts and visual arts. Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 9 May 2024 Stellar studied graphic design at Parsons and earned a living working for Art Direction magazine. Erik Piepenburg, New York Times, 3 May 2024 This comprehensive platform features an expansive selection of courses taught by over 350 leading experts in their respective fields, covering areas such as IT, finance, programming, graphic design, and more. Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 29 Feb. 2024 Prosecutors say Ellicott did website, technical and graphic design work for the grants — all of which Jones and Hernandez falsely attributed to an RDJ employee, according to prosecutors. Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 25 Jan. 2024 In the fall, Grasso will be moving to Portland, Ore., to pursue a bachelor’s degree in graphic design, which she’s been passionate about for years. Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2024 Canva, the graphic design startup valued at $26 billion last year, has grown exponentially since the onset of the pandemic, expanding from 1,000 employees to 4,000 in the past three years. Paige McGlauflin, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2023

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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 20 May. 2024.

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