graphic design

English

Etymology

Coined by type designer, calligrapher and book designer William Addison Dwiggins in 1922, from graphic +‎ design.[1]

Noun

graphic design (countable and uncountable, plural graphic designs)

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

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References

  1. ^ Philip B. Meggs (20 November 2025 (last accessed)), “graphic design”, in Encyclopedia Britannica‎[1]
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