Concept information
Preferred term
design style
Definition
- A graffiti approach that emphasizes refined composition, structured layouts, and polished aesthetics, often incorporating principles from graphic design, typography, and digital media. Unlike traditional wildstyle graffiti, which focuses on complex interwoven lettering, Design Style prioritizes clarity, symmetry, and balance, sometimes blending graffiti elements with commercial or editorial design influences. This style may feature clean lines, geometric arrangements, negative space utilization, and controlled color schemes, creating a visually cohesive and intentional appearance. While still rooted in street culture, Design Style graffiti often bridges the gap between urban art and contemporary design disciplines.
Alternative Terms
设计风格涂鸦
Chinese
sheji fengge tuya
Source
- Anssi, Arte. 2015. Forms of Rockin': Graffiti Letters and Popular Culture. Årsta: Dokument Press.
- Bisceglia, Marta R. 2025. Graffiti and Chinese Calligraphy: Looking for Identity in Fusion. PhD thesis. Bologna: Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna.
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In other languages
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sheji fengge tuya
Chinese
URI
http://w3id.org/write/thesaurus/design_style
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