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Where did the term “Graphic Design” come from?

28/03/08 5:24 PM

William Addison Dwiggins coined the term in 1922 to describe his work in book design, illustration, typography and calligraphy, although the term did not achieve widespread usage until after WWII.  Read more on WAG here

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3 Comments on “Where did the term “Graphic Design” come from?”

  1. Steven
    5:33 pm on March 28th, 2008

    The terms been around since 1922 and yet still my mum has no idea what I do…

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  3. Majiball
    10:10 am on April 14th, 2009

    Your mum says what a cheek, and you can cook your own sunday lunch from now on!!!!!

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