ABSTRACT
This paper explores the profound relationship between Jungian psychology and graphic design, focusing on how the subconscious and archetypal imagery inform visual ideation. Jung believes that man produce symbols consciously as well as unconsciously in a form of dreams which are a great aspect of psychological importance. (Kejriwal & Nandagopal, 2015). Drawing on Carl Gustav Jung’s concepts of the personal and collective unconscious, archetypes, dreams, and the process of active imagination, the study reveals how symbolic thought can provoke creative expression that transcends technical execution. Through a synthesis of psychological theory and design pedagogy, it examines how methods such as dream analysis and introspective visualization can be consciously applied in the design studio to access inner imagery and stimulate original outcomes. Case studies from contemporary educational practice, alongside the surrealist works of H.R. Giger, Salvador Dalí, and Vasko Tashkovski, illustrate the intuitive bridge between subconscious content and visual form. Ultimately, the paper positions graphic design not merely as a craft but as a site of individuation, where personal mythologies and collective patterns converge to produce meaningfully symbolic work. A Jungian approach thus affirms the role of design as both a mirror and a vessel of the psyche.
Keywords: Jungian psychology, graphic design, archetypes, subconscious, visual ideation, active imagination, symbolism, individuation, dream analysis, creative process
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