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“Graphic design will save the world right after rock and roll does.” - David Carson Godfather of “grunge typography”, graphic designer David Carson is today’s muse. In the early 90s, Carson became the art director of rock and roll magazine Ray Gun where his rule-breaking style became a design trademark of the decade. His vast portfolio of work, from Armani to Nine Inch Nails to Yale University, is as inspiring as his non-conformist attitude.

David Carson • A surfer and school teacher • Started designing in the late 80s but not popular till late 80s early 90s • Threw out all grids and tried to create work that was very unique • His work had a distinct style

David Carson

School project based on a designer. Three posters that relate to his work and quotes.

MAD Arts, an art initiative developed by MAD, an agency providing a playground for art and artmaking, is excited to announce that it will exhibit the most recent collage art works by internationally acclaimed designer David Carson, entitled XHBTN...