Graphic Design

A little background info: Graphic design is applied to all things visual through the use of typography, photography and illustration. The field is considered a sub division of visual communication and communication design. Graphic designers create and combine cyphers or symbols, text and/or images to form a visual depiction of ideas and messages.
Implementation of graphic design systems includes, but is not limited to:
Corporate branding – logos included
Print media – eg, newspapers and magazines
Environmental design
Product packaging
Signage
Web design

Design aids in the sale of an idea or product and is broadly applied to products and features of company identity such as logos, identifiable colours, packaging and text as part of branding. Branding has increasingly become important in the array of services on offer by graphic designers, who form part of this team.
Graphic design is essentially a visual and creative story.
Information design is the presentation of facts enhanced by means of thoughtfully composed and constructed visual information.
The media and film industries use graphic design. A graphic design project involves the stylization and presentation of existing written content and images. Designers use digital tools, often referred to as interactive or multimedia design. Strong communication skills is essential to capture an audience and promote their work.
Traditional and computer-based technologies are included in graphic design. A proficiency is software program is essential. Industry standard programs includes ones by Adobe, PagePlus and QuarkXpress, to name a few. There are some excellent free, open-source programs which are even used by professionals in the industry. Inkscape and Scribus are a couple.