Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
grafische/gestalterische Möglichkeiten
English translation:
visual/creative modes/possibilities
Added to glossary by
David Williams
Jul 2, 2009 08:27
14 yrs ago
German term
Germany
Scientific & technical expertise
Native in: English (Variant: British) 
Works in: German to English
grafische/gestalterische Möglichkeiten
German to English
Art/Literary
Photography/Imaging (& Graphic Arts)
Corporate design
Context:
Es werden bewährte Elemente beibehalten, die grafischen Ausdrucksformen und -möglichkeiten jedoch zugleich erheblich erweitert. ... Diese Muster zeigen die ganze Bandbreite der gestalterischen Möglichkeiten.
I guess "grafische Möglichkeiten" and "gestalterischen Möglichkeiten" are essentially synonymous, aren't they? I don't really like "graphic options" or "design options" (especially not of the corporate design) and am thinking along the lines of:
"the forms and options for graphic expression" and "the entire spectrum of the new design".
Es werden bewährte Elemente beibehalten, die grafischen Ausdrucksformen und -möglichkeiten jedoch zugleich erheblich erweitert. ... Diese Muster zeigen die ganze Bandbreite der gestalterischen Möglichkeiten.
I guess "grafische Möglichkeiten" and "gestalterischen Möglichkeiten" are essentially synonymous, aren't they? I don't really like "graphic options" or "design options" (especially not of the corporate design) and am thinking along the lines of:
"the forms and options for graphic expression" and "the entire spectrum of the new design".
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +2 | visual/creative modes/possibilities |
Patrick Hubenthal
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| 4 +1 | some solutions |
Helen Shiner
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| 4 | graphic / design possibilities |
Alexander Schleber (X)
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| 4 -1 | graphical / design options |
deleteme (X)
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| 4 -2 | graphical / design possibilities |
deleteme (X)
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Change log
Jul 7, 2009 13:01: Steffen Walter changed "Term asked" from "grafische/gestalterischen Möglichkeiten" to "grafische/gestalterische Möglichkeiten" , "Field (specific)" from "Marketing" to "Photography/Imaging (& Graphic Arts)"
Proposed translations
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35 mins
Patrick Hubenthal
Native in English
flower of meditation in the wilderness
Native in: English (Variant: US)
Works in: German to English
Related KudoZ points
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4
German term (edited):
grafische/gestalterischen Möglichkeiten
Selected
visual/creative modes/possibilities
My stab:
"forms and modes of visual expression" and "entire range of creative possibilities"
"Modes" was the only relative of "options" I could think of that would take "of" as a preposition, for symmetry with "forms of expression." And "visual expression" sounds a little more natural to me than "graphic expression," though I probably wouldn't stumble over "graphic expression" either, to be honest.
"forms and modes of visual expression" and "entire range of creative possibilities"
"Modes" was the only relative of "options" I could think of that would take "of" as a preposition, for symmetry with "forms of expression." And "visual expression" sounds a little more natural to me than "graphic expression," though I probably wouldn't stumble over "graphic expression" either, to be honest.
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Many thanks!"
47 mins
German term (edited):
grafische/gestalterischen Möglichkeiten
graphic / design possibilities
grafische Ausdrucksformen = graphic design possibilities
gestalterische Möglichkeiten = design / creative possibilties
My suggestions shortens that a bit.
gestalterische Möglichkeiten = design / creative possibilties
My suggestions shortens that a bit.
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22 mins
Helen Shiner
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Native in English
Specializes in field
United Kingdom
Arts/Academic translator - Art historian
Native in: English
Works in: German to English, French to English
Related KudoZ points
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43
German term (edited):
grafische/gestalterischen Möglichkeiten
some solutions
I think your 'forms and options for graphic expression' is absolutely fine. For the second instance, I would suggest
'the entire spectrum of design possibilities' or indeed 'design options'. I agree 'graphic options sounds a little odd, but 'design options' sounds fine to me. Design solutions is also a possibility.
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Note added at 1 hr (2009-07-02 10:14:50 GMT)
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@ Andrew - I can't imagine the circumstances where Konstruktion, Konzeption or Ausführung would be translated as 'design'. Entwurf and Gestaltung, dependent on the context, yes.
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Note added at 2 hrs (2009-07-02 10:46:34 GMT)
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Hi David - I guess so, dependent on the context, though obviously not as an adjective, such as in 'designing options'.
'the entire spectrum of design possibilities' or indeed 'design options'. I agree 'graphic options sounds a little odd, but 'design options' sounds fine to me. Design solutions is also a possibility.
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Note added at 1 hr (2009-07-02 10:14:50 GMT)
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@ Andrew - I can't imagine the circumstances where Konstruktion, Konzeption or Ausführung would be translated as 'design'. Entwurf and Gestaltung, dependent on the context, yes.
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Note added at 2 hrs (2009-07-02 10:46:34 GMT)
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Hi David - I guess so, dependent on the context, though obviously not as an adjective, such as in 'designing options'.
Note from asker:
| Many thanks! For 'gestalten' in graphic design one could also propose 'designing', just to distinguish it from 'design'? |
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Patrick Hubenthal
: I'm not a fan of "forms ... for graphic expression" because of the preposition, as noted in my answer, but ooh, "design options" -- can't believe I didn't think of that!
17 mins
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Yes, I agree, 'forms of' is far better, so maybe reworking the sentence a little is better. Thanks, Patrick.
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Lancashireman
: Let’s hope that the rest of the paragraph isn’t packed out with Entwurf, Gestaltung, Ausführung, Konstruktion, Konzeption etc, not to mention that classic German word ‘Design’. The options quickly start to run out. // Erm, 'design'?
59 mins
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Well, that is for David to work out, if such is the case. We can only work with the context we are given. We do use 'design' in a multiplicity of ways; there is little that can be done about that. What would you propose for 'gestalten' in graphic design?
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2 hrs
German term (edited):
grafische/gestalterischen Möglichkeiten
graphical / design possibilities
If used like this, graphische should be translated as graphical not graphic.
I might suggest, depending on the context though and the opinion of the original asker, that "options" may be a better solution than "possibilities"? Possibilities is much more vague, speculative, options would then go on to describe a list of possible choices.
I might suggest, depending on the context though and the opinion of the original asker, that "options" may be a better solution than "possibilities"? Possibilities is much more vague, speculative, options would then go on to describe a list of possible choices.
Peer comment(s):
| disagree |
Helen Shiner
: No, graphic is the adjective used for 'graphic design' - not to be confused with computing.
1 hr
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| disagree |
Patrick Hubenthal
: I agree with Helen: "Graphical" suggests computer technology to me, not art/design.
4 hrs
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2 hrs
German term (edited):
grafische/gestalterischen Möglichkeiten
graphical / design options
See previous suggestion.
Peer comment(s):
| disagree |
Helen Shiner
: graphical is not a term used in reference to graphic design
1 hr
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Fair point, if its referring to graphic design. However, the / seems almost in the way? Or, graphic design / layout options?
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