I was teaching, which I didn't love or hate; it was just OK. I was OK with it, and the hours were good for surfing or whatever. All not good reasons to go into teaching. — David Carson Copy Share Image
I never learned all the things you're not supposed to do; I just do what makes the most sense. — David Carson Copy Share Image
You have to utilize who you are in your work. Nobody else can do that: nobody else can pull from your background, from your… — David Carson Copy Share Image
When I work as an art director, I don't ask to see sketches from illustrators or photographers. I give them a basic idea, and… — David Carson Copy Share Image
If I'm doing a logo, I'll do it in black and white. Once the form is feeling right, only then do I start exploring… — David Carson Copy Share Image
My background is sociology. Combined with my graphic approach, if I could do some film projects, I think I'd be very good at making… — David Carson Copy Share Image
As we get more technically driven, the importance of people becomes more than it's ever been before. You have to utilize who you are… — David Carson Copy Share Image
Just because something's legible doesn't means it communicates. More importantly, it doesn't mean it communicates the right thing. So, what is the message sent… — David Carson Copy Share Image
There's many ways you communicate. With colour, texture, sound... Even words can communicate. — David Carson Copy Share Image
Dont confuse legibility with communication. Just because something is legible doesnt mean it communicates and, more importantly, doesnt mean it communicates the right thing. — David Carson Copy Share Image
Invite the reader to participate by deciphering. Chaos can attract and engage. — David Carson Copy Share Image
When I first redesigned the 'Surfer' magazine, a magazine about magazines took a copy to the famous American designer Milton Glaser, and - surprise… — David Carson Copy Share Image
Maybe at some subconscious level, things are done to upset somebody - part of me continues to see no valid reason for many of… — David Carson Copy Share Image
