Graphic design is the art of composing visual elements — such as typography, images, colors, and shapes — to communicate information or convey a message effectively. Designing the layout of a magazine, creating a poster for a theatre performance, and designing packaging for a product are all examples of graphic design.

What do graphic designers do? 

• Create visual concepts like posters, billboards, packaging, and logos
• Design the layout of magazines, books, and other publications
• Create websites, including the layout, structure, and user experience
• Design marketing materials

Types of graphic design 

• Web design
• UI and interactive design
• Advertising and marketing design
• Motion graphics and animation
• Packaging design
• Game design
• Illustration
• Publication and typographic design