Definition: The process and art of combining text and graphics and communicating an effective message in the design of logos, graphics, brochures, newsletters, posters, signs, and any other type of visual communication is the formal, short definition of graphic design. Today's graphic designers often use desktop publishing software and techniques to achieve their goals.
Graphic design utilizes the elements of graphic design and the principles of graphic design.
Also Known As: graphic arts | graphics design | visual communications | desktop publishing
Common Misspellings: graphic desing
Examples:
"A brochure that makes watching water boil seem exciting or a business card that entices the recipient to call instead of toss owe at least part of their success to good graphic design -- it doesn't matter if they were created with the latest hot software or an old ink pen."
