graphician

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English

Etymology

From graphic +‎ -ian, probably by analogy with musician.

Pronunciation

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Noun

graphician (plural graphicians)

  1. (computing, nonstandard, chiefly demoscene) A designer of graphics for computer software.
    • 2000, Teemu Lahti, “We need a graphician”, in comp.sys.ibm.pc.demos (Usenet):
      I have a demogroup called Kontio and we need a graphician, who can make 2D and 3D. Our website is not yet online, but it will be someday. Contact me, if you are interested!!
    • 1998, Lars Sobiraj, “graphician wanted!”, in alt.amiga.demos (Usenet):
      Darkage is desperatly searching for a graphician!

Usage notes

  • This nonstandard English term is particularly common in the international demoscene. A person having this role in industry would usually be called a graphic artist or graphic designer.