graphic design is what i do.
graphic design is what i love.
graphic design is who i am.
graphic design is what i have been doing and learning every day for over 15 years.
graphic design is an art.
graphic design is a talent.
graphic design is also education (formal and informal).
graphic design is having an eye for design, for lines, space. colors, fonts and so much more..
just like owning a DSLR camera does not make one a photographer. nor does owning a cast iron skillet make one a chef . . .
it is also true that having photoshop, illustrator or inDesign does not make one a graphic designer.