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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There are a lot of neutral rugs out there, and opting for a graphic design can help add some drama. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2026 Kalia Venereo, the sister-in-law of the friend who drove Carlos Manuel to the airport, had just gotten a degree in graphic design. — Abraham Jiménez Enoa, The Dial, 19 May 2026 One of those students is Ary Llerandi Sanabria, a 30-year-old graphic design major from Venezuela. — Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2026 For homes that skew more contemporary, a graphic design will bring a fresh feel, says Helen Ashmore, head of design at Laura Ashley. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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