Graphic Design Terms

noun the technique of making inanimate objects appear to move

• The animation in the film was beautifully crafted and really brought the characters to life.
• I love watching cartoons with cool animation, it's so fun to see the characters in action.
• The animation in that video game is sick, it looks so realistic.
• Her storytelling had a certain animation to it, as if the words themselves were dancing off the page.

adjective describing something that has two different colors or shades

• The bicolored butterfly fluttered gracefully in the garden.
• I love your bicolored shoes, they're so stylish!
• Check out that bicolored car, it's sick!
• Her bicolored personality made her both charming and mysterious.

adverb relating to or in the form of a graph

• The data was presented graphically in the form of charts and graphs.
• The game's graphics are amazing - everything is so graphically detailed.
• I can't believe how graphically violent that movie was.
• He described the scene so graphically that it felt like I was there.

noun a type of engraving that uses dots of varying size and spacing to create shades of gray in an image

• The book cover features a beautiful halftone engraving of a forest scene.
• I love how they used a halftone engraving for the poster design.
• Check out this cool halftone engraving on my new t-shirt!
• Her words were like a halftone engraving, leaving a lasting impression on everyone who heard them.

verb to produce a copy of a document or image on paper or another material

adjective having words or images produced on paper or another material

adverb used to describe the action of producing a copy of a document or image

• The document was carefully printed on high-quality paper.
• I printed out the directions so we don't get lost.
• I need to print out these photos for my scrapbook.
• His words were printed in my mind, impossible to forget.

adjective describing something that is lively, energetic, or impactful in a concise manner

• The presentation was well-received due to its punchy delivery and concise content.
• I love how punchy the new song is, it really gets you moving!
• That movie had some seriously punchy fight scenes, it was awesome!
• Her writing style is known for being punchy and impactful, leaving a lasting impression on readers.

noun the quality of being sharp or having a sharp edge

adjective having a thin edge or point that can cut or pierce easily

• The sharpness of the knife made it easy to slice through the tough meat.
• Be careful with that knife, it has a lot of sharpness to it.
• Dang, that blade's got some serious sharpness!
• His wit and sharpness of mind always kept the conversation lively.

noun a thin sheet of cardboard, plastic, or metal with a pattern or letters cut out of it, used to produce the cut design on the surface below by the application of ink or paint through the holes

verb to mark or create a design using a stencil

• The artist used a stencil to create precise shapes in her artwork.
• I found a cool stencil for my DIY project at the craft store.
• I'm going to stencil some graffiti on that wall later.
• His strict upbringing acted as a stencil for his own parenting style.

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence, and forming the main part of the predicate of a sentence

• The interior of the house was elegantly styled with modern furniture and minimalist decor.
• She always has her hair styled in a trendy way whenever she goes out.
• I love how you styled your outfit, it's so on point!
• The artist styled the painting in a way that conveyed a sense of chaos and movement.

verb to alter or manipulate a photograph using the software Adobe Photoshop

• The image appears to have been photoshopped to enhance the colors.
• I can tell that selfie was totally photoshopped to make you look better.
• That picture is so obviously photoshopped, it's not even funny.
• Her story was so unbelievable, it sounded like it had been photoshopped.

noun a person or device that produces or uses multiple forms of writing or printing

adjective relating to or involving the use of multiple forms of writing or printing

• The polygraphic analysis of the suspect's statement revealed inconsistencies.
• I heard they did a polygraphic test on him to see if he was lying.
• They hooked him up to a polygraph machine to see if he was telling the truth.
• Her emotions were like a polygraphic chart, constantly shifting and hard to read.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

adverb a word that describes or modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb

• The memista analyzed the trends in viral memes for their research paper.
• My friend is such a memista, always sharing the latest memes on social media.
• I aspire to be a memista one day, creating memes that go viral overnight.
• She has a memista mindset, always looking for the humor in everyday situations.

noun a person who has extensive knowledge and skill in using a particular system or technology

• The software was designed with power users in mind, offering advanced features for efficient workflow.
• My brother is a total power user when it comes to gaming, he knows all the cheats and shortcuts.
• She's a power user when it comes to social media, always posting and engaging with followers.
• As a power user of persuasion techniques, he was able to convince the entire team to go with his idea.

noun A person or company that creates advertisements

• The ad-maker crafted a compelling message to promote the new product.
• The ad-maker came up with a catchy slogan for the campaign.
• That ad-maker knows how to sell anything to anyone.
• She was like an ad-maker, spinning stories to make everything seem more exciting.