Environmental graphic design (Environmental plane design) is a complex cross-disciplinary, involving disciplines including architecture, urban planning, landscape design, human engineering, Environmental psychology, design aesthetics, sociology, history, archaeology, religious, Environmental ecology, environment behavior science.

The environment graphic design involves layout, color, image, form, technology, and especially content, to create a communication environment. Includes pathfinder, architectural graphics, exhibition design, sculpture and theme or brand space. More and more XGD involves the use of digital technology and systems to present dynamic content through motion graphics and to make the rich interaction between a local user and the information available possible.

In the field of history, also known as the "environmental graphic design", rooted in the earliest form of graphic communication, such as the cave paintings, as well as the use of hieroglyphs in ancient temples can see examples of communication environment, stained glass in the cathedral, and today's super communication places, such as the ginza district of Tokyo and New York's times square.