Magazine designer research David Carson
David Carson is principal and chief designer of David Carson Design, Inc. with offices in del mar,california and zurich switzerland.Carson graduated with “honors and distinction” from San Diego state university, where he received a BFA degree in sociology. A former professional surfer, he was ranked #9 in the world during his college days. Numerous groups including the New York Type Directors Club, American Center for Design and I.D. magazine have recognized his studio’s work with a wide range of clients in both the business and arts worlds. Carson and his work have been featured in over 180 magazine and newspaper articles around the world, including a feature in Newsweek magazine, and a front page article in the new york times . London-based Creative Review magazine dubbed Carson “Art Director of the Era.” The American Center for Design (Chicago) called his work on Ray Gun magazine “the most important work coming out of America.” His work on Beach Culture magazine won “Best Overall Design” and “Cover of the Year” from the Society of Publication Designers in New York.
David is featured in both “The History of Graphic Design” by Philip Meggs, as well as”The Encylopedia of Surfing” by Matt Warsaw.
He designed a special issue of Surfing Magazine titled “Explorations” which came out in july of ’04. He also recently directed a television commercial for the progressive UMPQUA Bank in Seattle, Washington.
David’s work continues to be subjective and largely driven by intuition, with an emphasis on reading material before designing it, and experimenting with ways to communicate in a variety of mediums. Carson remains a hands on designer, keeping his studio small and mobile.
