David Carson (born September 8, 1955) is an American graphic designer and design director.

Early life and career

Carson was born on September 8, 1955, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Graduating from Rolling Hills High School, he continued his education and graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. Carson surfed professionally before finding employment with magazine Self and Musician. He then moved on to work at Transworld Skateboarding for four years, and was then hired as an art director at Beach Culture in 1989. Three years later Carson was hired by Ray Gun, where he stayed for three years. He later created his own design firm (David Carson Design). Carson received the AIGA medal in 2014.