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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

graphic design

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.18 in modern English

Syllables
graph-ic de-sign
IPA
23
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
3
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The visual design and layout of communications materials, such as logos, documents, signs, and brochures.

Uncountable

noun

An individual design of this kind.

Countable

Etymology

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

Usage

Inflected Forms

graphic designs (plural)

Phrases

graphic designer

Questions

What does graphic design mean?
The visual design and layout of communications materials, such as logos, documents, signs, and brochures.
Where does graphic design come from?
Coined by type designer, calligrapher and book designer William Addison Dwiggins in 1922, from graphic + design.

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