David Carson

Questions about David Carson

1. Q:David is best known for? A:His innovation of magazine design and the use of experimental typography. (Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David Carson (graphic designer))
2. Q:Some of his highest profile clients. A:ARMANI, Boss Corporation, Nine Inch Nails, Quiksilver, Western Union. (Source: http://www.davidcarsondesign.com/category/clients/)
3. Q:Education. A:David attended University of Arizona for a two week graphics course in 1980, he also attended San Diego State University, Oregon College of Commercial Art and also undertook a three week workshop in graphic design while teaching in Switzerland.
4. Q:Birth date/place. A:8th of September 1954 in Corpus Christi, Texas.
5. Q:Exhibited in which countries. A:His photography has been exhibited in San Francisco and Europe (including London). (Source: http://www.gingkopress.com/03-gra/trek-david-carson.html)
6. Q:Software he uses for television commercial (motion graphics). A:David uses Adobe After Effects, before AE, he used "very expensive suites in post-editing houses in Los Angeles and New York". (Source: http://layersmagazine.com/an-interview-with-david-carson.html)
7. Q:Where does he surf every winter? A:He surfs in the Caribbean during the winter.
8. Q:What is Ray Gun? A:It was an Rock-&-Roll magazine which was first published in 1992. (Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray Gun (magazine))
9. What is "The End Of Print" about? A:The book contains work done by David early on in his career and looks into the impact he has had on graphic design.
10. Q:How would you describe Davids work for Quiksilver? A:Modern Retro but using elements from the 60s/70s and mixing them with modern work such as photographs to create advertising that targets the surfing and skating crowd by making the brand look different but cool and a must have.
11. Q:What is David's association with Nine Inch Nails and Trent Reznor? A:David uses his own photographs and designs the album covers. <!--Need to do more research on this question, Google isn't helping much-->
12. Q:Why would David use Franklin Gothic type on the poster of "Helvetica" the film? A: On his site, he stated it was done as a "joke". (Source: http://www.davidcarsondesign.com/2006/11/29/two-posters-for-the-film-helvetica-by-gary-hustwit/)
13. Q:What do you think about his treatment for the Armani campaign? A:I think it is interesting as a graphic however I don't get what it's about, unlike the Quiksilver adverts.
14. Q:How does David regard his progression in design aesthetics? A:"personal, intuitive and extremely self-indulgent" (Source: http://www.underconsideration.com/speakup/interviews/carson.html)
15. Q:What is TREK? A:It is a graphic design book by David, with illustrations of his work.
16. Q:What does David think sets him apart from other designers? A:He has no formal training and uses his trusts his intuition.
17. Q:How does David keep pushing the boundaries of Graphic Design? A:He doesn't deliberately mean to "break the rules" and only does it by following what makes sense to him and his style.
18. Q:Does Davids background in sociology play a role in his work? A:Yes, he likes to design his work to allow the user to have a response and allowing them to see a real event and to interpret it.
19. Q:Ok you've read enough. What do YOU think? Give me your thoughts. I'm going to ask you in class too so get some stuff down on your blog... A:I think most of his work, such as the adverts for Quiksilver, Mumbo and Boss Corporation) is good and uniquely David Carson but some of his work I do not get and leaves me thinking to myself, what the hell is that about.