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. Graphic designers create and combine symbols, images, and text to form visual representations of ideas and messages. They use typography, visual arts, and page layout techniques to create visual compositions. Common uses of graphic design include identity (logos and branding), publications (magazines, newspapers, and books), print advertisements, posters, billboards, website graphics and elements, signs, and product packaging. The field is constantly evolving with new technologies and design trends, but the core principles of effective communication remain the same.