graphic design

English

Etymology

Coined by type designer, calligrapher and book designer William Addison Dwiggins in 1922, from graphic +‎ design.

Noun

graphic design (countable and uncountable, plural graphic designs)

  1. (uncountable) The visual design and layout of communications materials, such as logos, documents, signs, brochures, etc.
  2. (countable) An individual design of this kind.

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