Graphic Design is a visual communication, an art, a profession, and a process of bonding text, images, signs, symbols, photography, colors and diagrams to communicate an effective language with an observer. It is an architecture where visual sequence is arranged in shape and structure, as a result graphic design eloquently guides more than a text statement. It is a combined force of writer's words and designer's design to enhance and integrate an effective communication.
Graphic Design arranges information visually, utilizing typography, flash components and illustrations in such a way, that it successfully projects the concept to visual appearance. Graphical elements facilitate expression of thought to visualization, and snatches attention of the watcher pleasing and mesmerizing their eyes.
Graphic design is practiced in various fields of media, distributing its effective message through logos, graphics, signs, brochures, posters, and other type of visual elements. Main industries encompass this creative work of art in media are such as: websites, print, advertisement, publication, digital media, motion pictures, animation, product design, packaging, information signs, etc.
With the purpose of lucidity and efficient message conveying to the viewer, graphic design can be powerful, purposeful or sometimes just a distinctive artistic presentation. It can be just an imaginary drawing or a realistic creative revelation.

The advancement of this field has been closely related to technical novelty. Design itself is not something new and can be traced as far back as the beginning of civilization. Ancient manuscripts have been found in China, Egypt, India and Greece, but it starts really bounding from 15th century with the development and growth of printing and publication, to 19th century's industrially revolution in west.
After the arrival of desktop publishing in 1980, and launching of the software like Abode Illustrator, Adobe Flash (for creating flash components) and PageMaker; designer generation was metamorphosed and the designers world rapidly ramped up towards computer imaging from illustration to 3d image generation; which was manually unattainable and thought to be impossible before. Computers at present time are considered to be a crucial instrument used by graphic designers and photographers as well as fine artists.
In past times the Apple Macintosh was the computer to have for graphic design and although it still holds true to an extent today new developments in other platforms like Microsoft make these a widely accepted option. Some of the more recognized software used in this field include Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark, Corel Graphics Suite, Flash, FreeHand, Fireworks, Paint Shop, etc and they can deliver simple graphics to advanced 3D animation.
With increased internet speeds and more proficient internet browsers graphic elements now play a large part on the internet. Websites now display such elements like logos, banners, advertisements, navigation buttons, etc. in gif format and in addition modern browsers today supports jpeg, and swf formats as well. This makes it easier to convey a specific message as well as improve the visual experience of the site's visitors.
At present, Graphic Design stands as a solo industry, sheltering millions of artist worldwide as professionals. Graphic design is the design of visual displays of information and data, expression and projection, painting and drawing. A visual communication molded with art and skill of arranging information in methodical approach, so that it can be used by viewers with effective understanding of expressions.