Which of the following is the best and most complete definition for graphic design?
a.

an artistic and professional form of communication that focuses on the use of symbols and stylistic elements to convey a message.
b.

an artistic and professional way to convey social and political messages through specific printing techniques such as serigraphy and lithography.
c.

an artistic and professional form of communication that focuses primarily on the overall plan determining the appearance of a page.
d.

an artistic and professional way to convey meaning, contained within a product

Which of the following is the best and most complete definition for graphic design?

a.  

An artistic and professional form of communication that focuses on the use of symbols and stylistic elements to convey a message.  

An artistic and professional form of communication that focuses on the use of symbols and stylistic elements to convey a message.

The term graphic design arises from two keywords that are a graphic which means relating to optical art, particularly including sketching, carving, or lettering and design means design, draft, plan, stratagem or picture.  The talent or craft of uniting text and pictures in commercials, brochures, or pamphlets is known as graphic designing.