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The best way to relate is to quote what they said that when Aeschines spoke the people said, "How well he speaks"; but when Demosthenes spoke, they said, "Let us march!" Truly an inspiration and a great communicator"August 20, 2008 -Staz Tsiavos,
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David Carson is a man who has transformed the field of graphic design throughout his career.
But for all the praise he’s received, he’s rather lovely when we chat—and pretty humble to boot. The American Center for Graphic Design has exalted him as having made “the most important work coming out of America,” while Creative Review has called him “the art director of the era.” In 2014, he was awarded the AIGA Gold Medal.
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"a contemporary legend" Print magazine, 2016.
From CreativeReview Magazine,London: "David Carson was the last person whose work for a magazine shifted wider contemporary design" jan.2014
"CARSON forged graphic design into a cultural force and a
medium with its own shape and direction.
Self-taught, resolutely grid-free, and unafraid to speak his mind (he’s also very funny), Carson’s work made designers realise that editorial layouts didn’t have to stick to the rules around image placement, consistent typography, or doggedly flowing copy issue after issue.
His attitude—one he sees as partly underdog, partly “why not?”—carries through not only his most famous projects like art directing Ray Gun magazine or his work for Transworld Skateboarding, but also branding projects, surfboard designs, packaging design for potato chips, and more; making him as relevant today as ever.
It’s rare to speak to a designer who’s into zines, music, and a generally less strict aesthetic, and have them not cite Carson as an influence.
There's a strong element of intuition – and that fits because sometimes you can't describe why his work is so beautiful."
– Hillman Curtis
"Graphic Design USA magazine listed the 'Most influential graphic designers of the era.' David was listed as one of the top 5 most influential designers, along with Milton Glaser, Paul Rand, Saul Bass, and Massimo Vignelli."
– Graphic Design USA Magazine, NYC
"Recognized for breaking the rules, nearly untethering legibility from communication, and inspiring a generation of young designers with his bold understanding of cultural style."
– AIGA Medal by Ellen Lupton, 2014
"Truly an inspiration and a great communicator."
– Staz Tsiavos, 2008
"David Carson was the last person whose work for a magazine shifted wider contemporary design."
– Creative Review Magazine, 2014
"Carson is the most googled graphic designer in history, even surpassing some well-known fine artists."
– Eye Magazine, London
"David Carson is a man who has transformed the field of graphic design throughout his career.
Surfing connects to his work by promoting freedom and individuality and the ability to adapt.
Today, Carson continues influencing the design world through lectures, workshops, and publications. Although the magazine’s duration was brief, Carson’s work earned over 150 design awards, solidifying his reputation within the industry.
In 1992, Carson became the art director at Ray Gun, an alternative music and lifestyle magazine.
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world wide branding campaign, microsoft
world wide branding campaign, microsoft
David Carson: Featured Speaker at Grafik15
"Have fun." David Carson's closing message is anything but glib-- profound, in truth and action.
Self-taught, resolutely grid-free, and unafraid to speak his mind (he’s also very funny), Carson’s work made designers realize that editorial layouts didn’t have to stick to the rules around image placement, consistent typography, or doggedly flowing copy issue after issue.
His attitude—one he sees as partly underdog, partly “why not?”—carries through not only his most famous projects like art directing Ray Gun magazine or his work for Transworld Skateboarding, but also branding projects, surfboard designs, packaging design for potato chips, and more; making him as relevant today as ever.
It’s rare to speak to a young designer who’s into zines, music, and a generally less strict aesthetic, and have them not cite Carson as an influence.
This is Carson at his freeform best."
august 2019:
https://eyeondesign.aiga.org/anti-grid-icon-david-carson-on-why-computers-make-you-lazy-and-indie-mag-design-needs-to-liven-up/
“Styles come and go. David's design is a language, not a style.” –m. Ingrained within the surfing sub-culture of southern California, Carson started experimenting with graphic design during the mid 1980s.
logo
graphics and design for global social media site.
new work, worldwide social media launch exploration more
new work, worldwide social media launch exploration more
app development work.
RIP......david designed the packaging for what was reported to be princes last cd,
this boxed set.
Rather than overpowering the photography–as you might expect would happen with the application of more expressive design–Carson’s design synthesizes with the content, creating a world and story that is unique to the book.
No one else could have captured our "mold-breaking" ideology quite like you did. . . Of course it wasn't.
client, jose cuervo gold.
I could still feel a powerful mood, sense of history, and artistry in looking at them; whether it be one of the many portraits, artifacts from the Apollo missions, or a snapshot similar to what I gravitate towards as a photographer.
However, as someone who is also a graphic designer, what stole the show for me was the design treatment by David Carson.
He fully embraced and popularized the grunge typography style, characterized by chaotic layouts, overlapping images, and unconventional treatments. At the age of 26 Carson discovered his passion for design during a two-week commercial design course at the University of Arizona.