David Carson (born September 8, 1954) is an American graphic designer. He is best known for his innovative magazine design, and use of experimental typography. He was the art director for the magazine Ray Gun.
Carson was perhaps the most influential graphic designer of the 1990s.
In particular, his widely imitated aesthetic defined the so-called
"grunge typography" era. Read more...
David Carson was recently named one of the top five most influential
designers by Graphic Design USA magazine. His work can be considered
post-modern, and he largely influenced the dirty-grunge movement in
design trends of the 90s. Carson started designing in the 80s with no
formal schooling in the field and has since focused heavily on
typography and photography. His work became well-known in the late 80s
and early 90s through skateboarding and surfing magazines. Later, he
started Ray Gun Magazine, a lifestyle and music magazine, and went on to
start his own design firm, David Carson Design. Carson has written and
co-authored a handful of books characterizing design trends. He
continues to be active in the surfing community. Clients include
Quiksilver, Suicide Girls, Samsung, Adidas, Nine Inch Nails, Pepsi, and
Toyota.
David Carson’s design aesthetic is best seen through his works. His
typographical treatments are first-rate, and he integrates photography
to produce a minimal, low-fi look. In his recent work, David Carson has
branched out into television and video as well, producing commercials,
documentaries, short films, and more. More...
David Crason work
David Carson: Aspen Design Conference
David Carson: “Don’t mistake legibility for communication.”
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