Graphic designer research

David Carson is an American graphic designer. He is well known for his innovative magazine design and experimenting with typography. He was art director for popular American magazine "Ray Gun", which is where he got known for his typography styles that have been inspired and copied by many other designers since. He is widely accepted as the pioneer for what's known as "grunge typography".






These are some examples of Carson's work and his strange typography.










Since Carson left Ray Gun, he set up his own independent studio, where he has also done work for big brands like Niké and Pepsi.