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Difference between visual design and graphic design

Proedge - Joymala
2 min readMar 26, 2024

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Understanding Visual Design and Graphic Design

Are you confused about the differences between visual design and graphic design? Don’t worry; many people are! Let’s break down the difference between visual design and graphic design, no fancy terms are needed.

Imagine you’re baking a cake.

Graphic design is like the frosting and decorations on top. It focuses on creating eye-catching visuals like logos, posters, or social media graphics. It’s all about grabbing attention and making things look pretty!

Visual design is more like the whole cake itself. It thinks about how all the visual elements (like the frosting, layers, and sprinkles) work together to create a pleasing and user-friendly experience. It’s not just about looks, but also about making things easy and enjoyable to use, whether it’s a website, app, or even a printed brochure.

The Key Differences

  1. Focus: Visual design is about aesthetics, while graphic design combines aesthetics with communication.
  2. Examples: Visual…

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Proedge - Joymala
Proedge - Joymala

Written by Proedge - Joymala

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