david carson

David Carson is an American Graphic designer and typographer, who rose to fame in the 1990s as a result of his innovative work in magazine design and so-called 'grunge typography'.

He was the art director for the magazine 'Ray Gun', an alternative-rock magazine based in California. The magazine was well known for its cutting edge and daring typographic design.

ray gun magazine

jun/july 1997 - blur

 I really like the way the typography is so free and all over the place :)

This 'free-ness' was also apparent in his poster work..

I think the way that Carson uses layering is really interesting too.

awesome!

This poster is really cool, the use of grid structure is particularly good, and I love how the type has been made to look like lights.

David Carson, What a legend!


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