What is Graphic design?
Wikipedia defines it: Graphic design is the process of visual communication and problem solving through the use of typography, photography and illustration.
How about digital graphic design?
Where does digital come into play in graphic design?
Well…
Defining digital graphic design:
It is the incorporation of modern techniques to the graphic design process which spans design for print, advertising, multimedia, internet (web), packaging, signage, exhibitions, etc.
At the heart of it all, is the…
Graphic designer.
He/she plays an important role in harmonizing these factors to produce visuals with the primary intent to inform, educate, re-orientate, entertain and enlighten a specific audience.
Why is graphic design an important, high earning skill today?
Graphic design is extremely important because humans are majorly visual oriented.
A lot of actions (buying) are triggered by sight sensations.

Research holds that a good visual presentation not only fosters comprehension but drives sales.
In Deconstructing the Psychology behind Graphic Design piece by Shyrose Vastani, a Visual Designer, penned that psychology behind graphic design is basically about capturing the minds of potential customers.
She further quipped that designers need to understand the psychological parameters of design because every single color, typeface, shape and structure communicates a subconscious message to the viewers.
Also, the way it has been incorporated in design evokes certain kind of emotions.