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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Zoe Zannos was in their final year of school for graphic design and already burned out. Emily Bloch, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026 Before and after the medication felt similarly distinct to Grace Lidgett, a 21-year-old student studying marketing and graphic design at Grace College, Indiana. Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026 His wife netted an additional $10,010 for graphic design work. CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026 His wife netted an additional $10,010 for graphic design work. ABC News, 16 Apr. 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 2 May. 2026.

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