On this episode of our ‘Graphic Designers You Should Know About in 50 Seconds’ series, we look at the impactful career of David Carson. Carson is celebrated as one of the most influential figures in contemporary graphic design.

His legacy extends to his unconventional and experimental graphic style, which revolutionized the American graphic design scene in the 1990s. Carson was the art director of the magazine Ray Gun, where he introduced innovative typographies and distinct layouts. He is often referred to as the godfather of ‘grunge typography,’ which he employed consistently in his magazine issues.