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David Carson (born September 8, 1955)[1] is an American graphic designer and design director.

Early life and career

Carson was born on September 8, 1955, in Corpus Christi, Texas.[1] Graduating from Rolling Hills High School,[2] he continued his education and graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology.[2] Carson surfed professionally before finding employment with magazine Self and Musician.[1] He then moved on to work at Transworld Skateboarding for four years, and was then hired as an art director at Beach Culture in 1989.[1] Three years later Carson was hired by Ray Gun, where he stayed for three years. He later created his own design firm (David Carson Design).[1]

Carson received the AIGA medal in 2014.[3]

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References

  1. ^ a b c d e "David Carson | American graphic designer". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
  2. ^ a b Brisick, Jamie (June 18, 2015). "Interview with Design Icon David Carson". What Youth. No. 11.
  3. ^ "David Press releases". AIGA. February 20, 2014. Retrieved August 3, 2022.

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