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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The graphic design adds depth to the space while remaining versatile enough to pair with a range of decor styles. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2026 The city has so far spent about $325,000 in expenses for preliminary studies of the proposal, including $169,500 in consulting and public opinion surveying, and $155,500 in graphic design and marketing, according to the city. — Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 23 July 2026 Tim Bui scanned the sandwich shop menu, snapped a screenshot and FaceTimed his crew back at the graphic design shop. — Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026 According to Bret Healey, director of graphic design at Disney Consumer Products, the Disney products team really did draft the characters for each team. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 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 6 Aug. 2026.

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