grafisk

Grafisk is an adjective used in Danish, Norwegian and Swedish to denote things related to graphics or visual representation. It describes imagery, typography, layout and other aspects of visual communication, and it appears in professional terms such as grafisk design (graphic design) and grafisk kunst (graphic arts). In computing and digital media, grafisk is used in phrases referring to graphics, graphical user interfaces and other visual components.

The term shares its origin with English graphic, from Greek graphein and Latin graphia, through Germanic and Scandinavian linguistic development. It originally signified writing or drawing and has since expanded to cover modern visual media, design processes and visual communication disciplines.

Practically, grafisk covers disciplines within visual communication, including graphic design, typography, branding, illustration, print production and digital media. It is a common descriptor in education, industry and media to distinguish visual design from textual or auditory content.