GRAPHIC DESIGN is the process of visual communication and problem-solving through the use of typography, photography, and illustration. The field is considered a subset of visual communication and communication design, but sometimes the term “GRAPHIC DESIGN” is used synonymously. Common uses of GRAPHIC DESIGN include corporate design (logos and branding), editorial design (magazines, newspapers and books), way finding or environmental design, advertising, web design, communication design, product packaging, and signage.