Thesis (MFA) - Cyprus International University. Institute of Graduate Studies and Research Graphic Design Department

Includes bibliography (sheets 69-77)

ABSTRACT
Graphic designing a typically male-dominated field, and the majority of the most
well-known designers addressed in publications and literature nowadays are all men.
Women, on the other hand, have contributed an essential part in defining the industry
of graphic design as we understand it today. The 21st century is a time of science and
innovation. There is ongoing progress in the world of science. In every discipline,
there has been some kind of progress. In the 21st century, women's roles have also
evolved. With respect to women in the field of graphic designing, not much literature
is available. The present study aims to investigate the differences and comparisons in
design style and genre of female graphic designers of Pakistan, USA, Turkey, and
Cyprus pertaining to four themes - visual interpretation, artistic or realistic
interpretation, symbolic interpretation, and cultural interpretation. This study
incorporates semiotic analysis and presents the findings in the form of figures. It also
aims to determine if their design styles have had any effect on their career success.
Keywords: Graphic Designing, Women Graphic Designers, Influence of Women,
Pakistan, Turkey, Cyprus, United States