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

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On the top of the recycling container is a graphic design showing both in words and pictures what belongs in the recycling bin and what should go in the garbage can. Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025 Other notable locations around the city include 285 S. 12th St., the craftsman-style house that Tom Johnston, the founder and lead vocalist of the rock group The Doobie Brothers, rented while attending San Jose State University and studying graphic design. Devan Patel, Mercury News, 24 May 2025 Leveraging LinkedIn's Educational Resources LinkedIn Learning offers thousands of free courses covering leadership, public speaking, coding, graphic design, and LinkedIn optimization. Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025 According to his website, Scott dabbled in painting, poetry and graphic design, often creating promotional material or album art for his bands. Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 2 July 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 3 Aug. 2025.

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