그래픽디자인 보호를 위한 디자인보호법 문헌연구 - 성립요건과 등록요건을 중심으로 -

In this study, it is determined that the ‘design definition’ of the design field does not include the design definition of graphic design. From a design specialist's perspective, it seeks ways to add opinions to the Design Protection Act. Through the research on literature studies and precedents, the goal of this study is drawing a conclusion of the difference between actual graphic design and ‘design definition’ in terms of application at a trial, as well as proposing what elements need to be considered. Firstly, to do so, elements that compose of the definition of graphic design are reasoned out through the coding for qualitative research on the last five years of graphic design related literatures. Seven elements in total are applied to the frame that defines graphic design is structured. The subject of content analysis is 34 cases related to two dimensional graphic design. Lastly, interviews that deal with experts’ views on the content of the study and the outcome of analysis is conducted. Through the analysis of this study, it is found that the ‘design definition’' of the design field does not include ‘functionality’ and ‘professionality.’ In other words, the following awareness needs to be raised: (1) graphic design is not limited to products by which it is applied, and (2) it is one independent professional filed of design.