David Carson is an American graphic designer known as the "father of grunge typography." He directed surfing and skateboarding magazines in the 1980s and 1990s, using experimental typography that broke conventions. His 1994 magazine Ray Gun brought him widespread recognition. Carson continues to push boundaries with kinetic and cluttered type designs in international speaking engagements. He has received over 170 graphic design awards and is considered one of the most influential designers worldwide.

1. Pioneer of “Grungy Typography”

2. David Carson Born in 1952 in TexasSociology TeacherDirected Music, Surfing, Skateboarding Magazines in the 1980s and 1990sBased in NY with Studios in Del Mar and Zurich

3. 9th Best Surfer in World in 1989Professional SurferSurfing Influences his DesignDesigns for Surfing Brands

4. California New Wave Surf SubcultureMain 80s and early 90s InfluenceDeveloped Corporate Style in late 90s and 2000s

5. Director Huck Surfing MagazineCaptures surfing subculture zeitgeistVisually engaging

6. Surfer Designer IconQuicksilver Headquarters Poster, France - 2010

7. Father of “Grunge Typography”Breaks Classical Rules of TypographyInfluenced Grunge Pop Culture

8. “Grunge Typography”Carson’s Design TrademarkInstantly Recognisable StyleWidely Imitated

9. Flouting Typography ConventionsTypography used in startling waysTypography becomes message

10. Director of Ray Gun Magazine (1994)Groundbreaking MagazineDesign SensationMade Carson’s Name

11. Book – The End of Print (1995)Design Phenomenon200,000 copies sold

12. Appealing Use of TypographyTsunami Benefit Appeal Designed for Jellyfish Web Design

13. Thought Provoking MessagesCarson’s use of typewriter print ….Continually pushing the boundaries of convention. Think outside the box

14. International Design SpeakerDesign talks around the world - Brazil 2007

15. Frequent Use of Kinetic TypeMasterful Usage of Letter Clutter

16. Blue Magazine Art Director1997 Blue first edition cover selected as one of the “best 40 covers over the past 40 years”

17. Later more Corporate Brand DesignPepsi AdCarsonified

18. International Speaker 2009 Palermo, Argentina

19. 170 Graphic Design AwardsBest Overall Design, Society of Publication Designers in New York.Cover of the Year, Society of Publication Designers in New York.Award of Best Use of Photography in Graphic DesignDesigner of the Year 1998, International Center of PhotographyDesigner of the Year 1999, International Center of PhotographyMaster of Typography, Graphics magazine (NY)The most famous graphic designer on the planet, April 2004 - London Creative Review magazine (London)

20. Bibliographywww.wikipedia.comwww.Layoutsparks.comhttp://www.hillmancurtis.com/index.php?/film/watch/david_carson/The End of Print (1994)