Don’t miss legendary US graphic designer David Carson – the Father of Grunge: two NZ dates only
David Carson – Graphic Design after Print Seminar
AUCKLAND: Tuesday February 22nd 2011
Harbour Function Centre, Albany
WELLINGTON: Thursday February 24th 2011
Mercure Hotel, Willis Street
Experience an inspiring, educational and motivational day with one of the most celebrated graphic designers in history, David Carson, as he visits New Zealand for just two dates in February. Known as the “Father of Grunge”, Carson was called “the most famous graphic designer on the planet” by Creative Review magazine.
People are reading less and less. Formats are changing. How do you use design get their attention?
Carson will give you the freedom to be yourself. To produce work that reflects your personality and which will make you stand out in the crowd.
He will talk about communication. Interpretation of the client’s message and their audience, and how to use design and typopgraphy to communicate the message before the viewer even gets to the words.
He will be showcasing his latest work, and will show you how to adapt your style to the challenges of the new decade.
He will instill passion in you. A passion that will ultimately improve your work and delight your clients.
This will be one of the best investments you can make in upskilling yourself in 2011. You will learn how you can bring your work up to date, kicking and screaming.
Don’t miss out – book now to take advantage of the earlybird rate (expires at the end of January).
About David Carson
David Carson is principal and chief designer of David Carson Design, Inc. with offices in Del Mar, California and Zurich, Switzerland.
Carson and his work have been featured in over 180 magazine and newspaper articles around the world, including a feature in Newsweek magazine, and a front page article in the new york times. Creative Review magazine dubbed Carson “Art Director of the Era”. The American Center for Design called his work on Ray Gun magazine “the most important work coming out of America.” His work on Beach Culture magazine won “Best Overall Design” and “Cover of the Year” from the Society of Publication Designers in New York.
Carson’s first book, with Lewis Blackwell, The End of Print, (forward by David Byrne) is the top selling graphic design book of all time, selling over 200,000 copies.
About The Image College
The Image College provides professional development for visual creative professionals. We use the world’s finest exponents in each field as our speakers, and insist that each presenter talks about a specific area for which they are well known. The Image College will be announcing further seminars throughout the year in the visual creative sector – please check www.imagecollege.com for further details.
Gary Hewlett
Director, The Image College Email | gary@imagecollege.com