Graphic design is a combination of art and technology. It is an applied art that visually communicates an idea or concept in electronic or print formats. This art or technology is also called: Graphics Design and Graphic Arts.

So graphic design is 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. Today's graphic designers often use desktop publishing software and techniques to achieve their goals. "