A1 noun Neutral

graphic design

/ˈɡræfɪk dɪˈzaɪn/

Graphic design is the art of combining pictures and words to share information or ideas. It is used to make things like posters, websites, and logos look attractive and easy to understand.

Examples

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She likes to study graphic design in her free time.

She likes to study graphic design in her free time.

2

The university offers a professional degree in graphic design.

The university offers a professional degree in graphic design.

3

I did some graphic design for my friend's party invitation.

I did some graphic design for my friend's party invitation.

Word Family

Noun
graphic design
Verb
design
Adverb
graphically
Adjective
graphic
Related
graphic designer
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Memory Tip

Think of a 'graph' (which is a drawing) and 'design' (which is a plan) coming together to make information look good.

Quick Quiz

Sarah wants to work in _____ because she loves drawing logos and making posters.

Correct!

The correct answer is: graphic design

Examples

1

She likes to study graphic design in her free time.

everyday

She likes to study graphic design in her free time.

2

The university offers a professional degree in graphic design.

formal

The university offers a professional degree in graphic design.

3

I did some graphic design for my friend's party invitation.

informal

I did some graphic design for my friend's party invitation.

4

Graphic design is an essential part of modern visual communication.

academic

Graphic design is an essential part of modern visual communication.

5

Our company needs a new graphic design for the product packaging.

business

Our company needs a new graphic design for the product packaging.

Word Family

Noun
graphic design
Verb
design
Adverb
graphically
Adjective
graphic
Related
graphic designer

Common Collocations

graphic design software graphic design software
graphic design studio graphic design studio
modern graphic design modern graphic design
professional graphic design professional graphic design
graphic design industry graphic design industry

Common Phrases

graphic design is my passion

graphic design is my passion

a career in graphic design

a career in graphic design

principles of graphic design

principles of graphic design

Often Confused With

graphic design vs fine art

Fine art is usually for expression or emotion, while graphic design is for solving a visual problem for a client.

graphic design vs illustration

Illustration focuses on creating a specific picture, while graphic design focuses on the whole layout including text.

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Usage Notes

Graphic design is an uncountable noun when referring to the field of study or the profession. It is often used as an adjective to describe tools or studios.

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Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes say 'a graphic design' to mean a single image; it is better to say 'a design' or 'a piece of graphic design'.

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Memory Tip

Think of a 'graph' (which is a drawing) and 'design' (which is a plan) coming together to make information look good.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Greek 'graphikos' (pertaining to drawing or writing) and the Latin 'designare' (to mark out or devise).

Grammar Patterns

Uncountable noun Can be used as a compound noun (modifier + noun) No plural form when referring to the discipline
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Cultural Context

In the digital age, graphic design is a global language used in social media, advertising, and user interfaces across all cultures.

Quick Quiz

Sarah wants to work in _____ because she loves drawing logos and making posters.

Correct!

The correct answer is: graphic design

More art words

fashion design

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Fashion design is the art of applying design, aesthetics, and natural beauty to clothing and its accessories. It involves creating sketches, choosing fabrics, and overseeing the production of original clothing items.

prototype

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A prototype is the first version or model of a new idea, product, or work of art. It is used to test the design and see if it works before the final version is created.

glassblowing

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Glassblowing is the craft of making objects by blowing air through a tube into a piece of hot, liquid glass. It is an ancient art used to create beautiful things like vases, bowls, and decorations.

shading

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Shading is the process of adding dark colors or pencil marks to a drawing. It helps to show light and shadow so that a flat picture looks like a real, 3D object.

texture

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Texture is how the surface of something feels when you touch it, such as being rough or smooth. In art, it also describes how a surface looks, like the thickness of paint on a canvas.

contrast

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A contrast is a clear difference between two things when you see them together. In art, it usually describes the difference between light and dark colors or different shapes.

hue

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A hue is a specific color or a shade of a color. It is used to describe the pure color of something, especially in art and design.

saturation

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Saturation is the strength or purity of a color. It describes how vivid or bright a color looks compared to how grey or dull it looks.

tone

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Tone describes how light or dark a color is. In art, it is used to create shadows, depth, and different moods within a painting or drawing.

gallery

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A gallery is a room or building used for showing or selling works of art, such as paintings and sculptures. It can also refer to a collection of images, either in a physical space or on a digital device.

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