I linked to a poll yesterday asking is graphic design art, yes or no? As of the time I voted (no, btw, based on the strict interpretation of what graphic design is), about 60 per cent of respondents had answered yes.
Given I didn’t think there could really be a straight yes or no answer, despite my “strict interpretation”, plus there being no avenue to discuss the poll, I asked the question on the Australian INfront forums, a community of local web designers and developers.
While the consensus there leans towards a no answer, among some great discussion, Todd Proctor made a comment which sums up my reservations at expecting an absolute answer to such a question:
Graphic design is not art, but often involves it or is later hailed as art.
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