Description

Graphic Design is the discipline concerned with creating visual content to communicate messages, ideas, or information effectively. It combines principles of typography, imagery, color theory, composition, and visual hierarchy to craft designs for print, digital media, branding, advertising, editorial work, and environmental graphics.

Related Disciplines

Art

Direction

Brand

Design

Information

Design

Product

Design

Packaging

Design

Motion

Design

Publication

Design

Typeface

Design

Skillsets

Creative Skills

Visual Communication

Typography

Color Theory

Composition

technical Skills

Print Production

Vector Drafting

2D Design Software

Strategic Skills

Design Thinking

Cultural Literacy

Discipline Overview Map

Pratt Resources

Related Electives

People

Alumni

Tony DiSpigna

‘64

American typographer and graphic designer. Tony was a partner in the legendary studio of Lubalin Associates where he worked on all aspects of visual communication and graphic design.

Tony DiSpigna

‘64

American typographer and graphic designer. Tony was a partner in the legendary studio of Lubalin Associates where he worked on all aspects of visual communication and graphic design.

Tony DiSpigna

‘64

American typographer and graphic designer. Tony was a partner in the legendary studio of Lubalin Associates where he worked on all aspects of visual communication and graphic design.

Faculty

Tony DiSpigna

American typographer and graphic designer. Tony was a partner in the legendary studio of Lubalin Associates where he worked on all aspects of visual communication and graphic design.

Tony DiSpigna

American typographer and graphic designer. Tony was a partner in the legendary studio of Lubalin Associates where he worked on all aspects of visual communication and graphic design.

Tony DiSpigna

American typographer and graphic designer. Tony was a partner in the legendary studio of Lubalin Associates where he worked on all aspects of visual communication and graphic design.

Other Resources

2025 Alumni Books

2025 Alumni Books

2025 Alumni Books

Explore the Practice

Portfolios

Social Media

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Launch
Your Career

Related Job Titles

Graphic Designer

Visual Designer

Communication Designer

Marketing Designer

Production Designer

Brand Designer

Editorial Designer

Social Media Designer

Graphic Designer

Packaging Designer

Art Director

Creative Director

Design Manager

Fellowships & Internships

Companies

Publication Companies

Hearst Corporation 

Bloomsbury

Penguin Random House

Knopf Double Day

Macmillian/Flatiron Books

Independent Presses

Hearst Corporation 

Bloomsbury

Penguin Random House

Knopf Double Day

Macmillian/Flatiron Books

Job Boards

Publisher’s Market Place

Society of Publication Designers

Council of Literary Magazines and Presses

Connect
with the community

Networks & Events

American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA)

As the profession’s oldest and largest professional membership organization for design—with more than 70 chapters and more than 15,000 members—we advance design as a professional craft, strategic advantage, and vital cultural force.

American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA)

As the profession’s oldest and largest professional membership organization for design—with more than 70 chapters and more than 15,000 members—we advance design as a professional craft, strategic advantage, and vital cultural force.

American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA)

As the profession’s oldest and largest professional membership organization for design—with more than 70 chapters and more than 15,000 members—we advance design as a professional craft, strategic advantage, and vital cultural force.

Competitions & Awards

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