Channeling design legend David Carson for better book design
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This is a different type of video for me, a conversation with a friend of the channel, CJ Infantino. He asked for my help on how to improve the design of his current book project, and this is a snippet from that conversation.
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This was such a helpful conversation. Thanks again Dave!
@DaveConrey
2 жыл бұрын
Any time!
As a designer, I’ve always been intrigued by Carson’s work, it helped me look at things differently. As a writer, and a reader, it frustrated the hell out of me because I believed the words in a publication are there to be read, comfortably, especially if the words aren’t comforting. Of course, the content of many “lifestyle” magazines isn’t worth reading, and getting the Carson treatment is probably doing it a favour. Personally, I was more of a fan of Neville Brody’s designs, as they were a lot more legible. And Emigre as well were also an influence. The mid 80s/early 90s were certainly an interesting time in editorial graphic design and typography.
@DaveConrey
2 жыл бұрын
yeah, I believe Carson was definitely going more for an experience within the pages of Raygun. He really pushed it, and if you look at his work since, he's definitely softened while still maintaining his aesthetic.
Its really hard to describe the impact Carson had to many of us. There was before Carson and then after... Flipping through Ray Gun blew my mind. That book is essential
@DaveConrey
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed 100%
I remember this book. Wow I think I even recreated a ton of his stuff just to figure it out. I kinda found it lazy and amusing with a hint of mystery. It was fun
@DaveConrey
2 жыл бұрын
Lazy and amusing doesn’t sound accurate especially when you remember that he was doing paste-up layouts.