Upgraphic
Upgraphic refers to a style of visual communication that combines elements of **upcycling** and **graphic design** to create meaningful, sustainable, and often artistic representations. The term emerged as a response to growing environmental concerns, emphasizing the reuse of materials—particularly discarded or unwanted items—in creative ways. Unlike traditional graphic design, which often relies on new resources, upgraphic prioritizes repurposing existing objects, such as paper scraps, fabric remnants, or even electronic waste, to produce posters, logos, illustrations, or digital media.
This approach aligns with broader sustainability movements, encouraging designers to minimize waste while fostering innovation. Upgraphic
While upgraphic shares similarities with other eco-conscious design practices, such as **biophilic design** or **zero-waste art**,
Examples of upgraphic work include digital illustrations using scanned textures from old books or fabric, or