University/Organization
Western Oregon University

Title
What’s in a Name? The Fate of “Graphic Design”

Synopsis
The field of Graphic Design is in the throngs of major change, and intriguing questions have been raised regarding what name could properly describe a profession that has expanded far beyond the limits of the term “graphic design.” Part editorial, part graphic design history lesson, and part info-graphic, this essay and visual diagram explore the nomenclature of the graphic design profession..

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