David Carson, Grahic Designer

David Carson

I have found myself to be immersed in the world of typography. I have grown quite fond of its art. To actually think that there is much creativity that goes into setting up a magazine article or a newspaper ad has never been much appreciated until now. After studying the works of artists I have noticed the ability the art brings to break boundaries. There are many artists who pick up on this skill and many of whom that is dearly noted and most appreciated is David Carson. Carson began his study at the University of Arizona and later found himself at San Diego State University were he studied Sociology and worked towards BFA. Carson a world-class surfer began his career in the graphic design community as the art director of Transworld Skateboard magazine.

His Design “Don’t Mistake Legibility for Communication” designed date was not given. This design shows off his name given to him in the graphic design community. Being known as the “Father of Grunge”. The thought of grunge art has to do with distortion or a sense of out of order. The art piece in itself gives thought that many viewers don’t appreciate art unless there is some form of “order” but he challenges that thought and rule with this display.

Many of his works among his career were means of inspiration for many designers even today. His skills have earned him many awards that made his work very reputable. Some of the awards that were given are, Best overall design by, Society of Publication Designers of New York, Designer of the Year 1998 and 1999 by, International Center of Photography, Master of Typography by Graphics Magazine, and Cover of the Year by Society of Publication Designers of New York to name a few.

In 1995, David Carson moved to New York were he opened his own studio and worked as a freelance artist. In the span of three years Carson was doing work for major corporations such as Nike, Pepsi, AT&T, Budweiser, and Nike later he found himself embarking on other major campaigns who sought out his design capabilities. Those companies being MTV, Kodak, Toyota and Intel these are to name a slim few.

As he furthered his horizons in typography people began to take notice and artist began to look at Carson for inspiration. He then found his interest in schools though he never fully manifested the idea he began opening studios all over the United States as well as a few over seas. Currently Carson finds himself lecturing inspiration, ideas and his philosophy about typography. Most of his pieces did not include a date as to when he completed them some, not even a title.