graphic design

noun
UK: /ˌɡræf.ɪk dɪˈzaɪn/
US: /ˌɡræf.ɪk dɪˈzaɪn/

  1. The art or skill of combining text and pictures in advertisements, magazines, or books.

    1. I like graphic design, it's a cool job to have for creative people.
    2. She studied graphic design in college, and now works for a design company creating marketing materials.

  2. The process of visual communication and problem-solving through the use of typography, photography, and illustration.

    1. Good graphic design makes information easy to understand by everyone.
    2. The company hired a specialist in graphic design to improve its website's usability and visual appeal.

Synonyms

visual communication
graphic design verb

  1. To create or plan the visual appearance of something, such as a website or advertisement.

    1. I graphic design posters for local events, because it makes them look cool.
    2. The team graphic designed a new app interface with user-friendly icons, and modern fonts.
graphic design adjective

  1. Relating to visual communication and presentation of information through text and images.

    1. This is a graphic design project, and is very important for the company's image.
    2. The graphic design elements on the website need updating to improve the user experience, making it more appealing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "graphic design" in English means: The art or skill of combining text and pictures in advertisements, magazines, or books., The process of visual communication and problem-solving through the use of typography, photography, and illustration..

The phonetic transcription of "graphic design" is /ˌɡræf.ɪk dɪˈzaɪn/ in British English and /ˌɡræf.ɪk dɪˈzaɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "graphic design": visual communication.

Example usage of "graphic design": "I like graphic design, it's a cool job to have for creative people.". More examples on the page.