Graphic illustration is a combination of characteristics from both graphic design and illustration into a single piece of work. While graphic design focuses on communication and is used predominantly in commercial spheres, illustration emphasizes storytelling and leans toward fine arts. Illustration is visually depicting content, and it helps creators convey a story, an idea, or a concept. On the other hand, graphic design uses imagery, text, and color to create visual content that accurately communicates a message to its viewers. Graphic illustration applies the classic design principles of color, form, and layout texts with fine art. It mixes colors, shapes, texts, and forms with fine art techniques and personal aesthetics for meaningful expressions. Graphic illustration can also be referred to as design illustration, illustrated graphic, or illustrated graphic design. Overall, graphic design, illustration, and graphic illustration are indispensable parts of marketing, digital design, branding, and advertising among other industries, making them overlap and often hard to distinguish.