Although graphic design is all around us, we rarely take time to notice and appreciate it. Advertisements, logos, websites, and many other things rely on graphic design to create eye-catching content. This volume explores the skills artists need to produce aesthetically pleasing designs and the development of this field into the major industry it is today. Skill-building information is included for readers who are interested in pursuing graphic design as a career. Striking photographs display some of the most innovative examples of this prominent medium.