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graphic design

noun

Definition of graphic design

: 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

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graphic designer noun

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Mehek Jethani Capstone Project: Food Computer for an Educational Agriculture Club Mehek’s many interests range from robotics and computer programming to graphic design and playing the violin. National Geographic, "Meet Our 2018 Grant Winners!," 29 May 2019 However, building more complicated lenses can require technical skills, such as coding, 3D modeling, photo editing and graphic design knowledge, and using other expensive programs such as Photoshop. Kaya Yurieff, CNN, "Snapchat creators earn serious money from making photo filters," 13 Aug. 2019 As the Detroit Free Press’ Emma Keith writes, a graphic design team has developed a font using misshapen districts across the country. Seth A. Richardson, cleveland.com, "Trump plays the Ohio hits during Cincinnati rally: The Flyover," 2 Aug. 2019 Back to drawing board Learn how to use the industry-standard graphic design program Adobe Illustrator at this all-day training from General Assembly. Max Jungreis, BostonGlobe.com, "Weekend Agenda," 18 July 2019 The second exhibition explores the work of Cyan, a German graphic design agency that emerged after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, "The U.S. Is Now Home to Its First Poster Museum," 21 June 2019 The Lawrence Journal-World reports that graphic design students at Free State and Lawrence high schools will start restoring photographs this fall. USA TODAY, "Black Union regiment flag, Notorious BIG, Pikachu the mini pony: News from around our 50 states," 12 June 2019 West Germany romped to World Cup glory in 1990 and set the tone for a decade's worth of striking graphic designs - some far better than others. SI.com, "50 Greatest Football Shirts of All Time," 28 June 2019 Just this spring, the IH School Board approved a new curriculum to dramatically advance classes in computer science and graphic design for better college and career readiness. Kitsa Rhoad/share, Cincinnati.com, "Indian Hill Foundation honors alumni," 4 June 2019

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First Known Use of graphic design

1935, in the meaning defined above

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