grafismo

graphic design style

noun grah-FEES-moh Rare

Origin: From Spanish gráfico (graphic) + -ismo, on the model of French graphisme.

Also means

graphic element

Usage Note

Grafismo refers to a distinctive graphic style or the visual, drawn quality of design — the characteristic mark-making of an artist or a brand's visual language. It is used in art criticism, advertising, and media. It should not be confused with grafismo as a false cognate for English 'graphism'; in practical usage it typically means the graphic treatment or visual identity of a piece.

Examples

"El grafismo del cartel es muy llamativo."

Natural Translation

The graphic style of the poster is very eye-catching.

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