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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Prior to enrolling, Borgs was working side jobs in graphic design and at a racetrack. Cynthia Reason, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025 After attending community college for graphic design, Tran went on to work as a personal shopper at Nordstrom for three years before becoming a personal assistant to both a business owner and a stylist in L.A. Jordana Comiter, People.com, 29 July 2025 This could include tutoring, freelance writing or graphic design, dog walking or social media management, for example. Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 28 July 2025 This makes the screen a great fit for tasks like graphic design and photo editing. PC Magazine, 24 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 18 Aug. 2025.

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