Graphic design is the process of communication and problem-solving through the use of typography, photography, and illustration across a wide range of different mediums. Web design is the process of creating websites specifically for desktop computers and mobile devices. It’s a newer field than graphic design, which means fewer established rules exist.
Where Graphic design is less forgiving with alterations and amendments, once a design is finished and sent to print it cannot be changed. With website design it is a much more fluid process, design can always be tweaked and improved upon.