Impact of New Technology on Graphic Design

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The term: graphic design means "visual communications" and it is "the art and

profession of selecting and arranging visual elements to convey a message."

(Encyclopedia Britannica 2013, p. 1). Visual communication is virtually used everyday

in today's society and is important to have in life. Graphic design is used in media, the

business and advertisement industry, and in simple things in life that are not easily

noticed. Graphic design influences the world of profit-making, but also has an impact on

the lives of various groups of people including children, teens, and young adults.

Technology progresses rapidly every year. The advancement of technology is in

awe because ofthe new and increasing amount of inventions, including mobile devices

and social media websites. Most young adults are kept up-to-date with the amount of

usage of social media websites with the help of smart phones and other mobile devices.

Social media influences young adults to connect with society and the culture evolving

today, giving updates on what is in style and other things that young adults are interested

m.

Some of the most popular social media websites including Facebook, Twitter, and

Instagram allows people to do many things that most young adults are interested in. This

includes connecting with other people and staying in touch with friends. Social media

allows people to express what is on their mind or to let others know how they are feeling.

Although social media is generally used for connecting with other people, there are many

other benefits. Social media offers a variety of advertisements, varying from small

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businesses, large business companies, music culture, fashion designs, news updates from

magazine companies, colle...

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...consumer, and is also

created by using graphic design.

The things that people see everyday is visual communication. Many people do not

notice the importance of graphic design and the things they see daily are created using

graphic design. Graphic design influences the world of profit-making, but also has an

impact on the lives of various groups of people including children, teens, and young

adults.

Works Cited

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