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NATIONAL 4/5 GRAPHIC
DESIGN –
DAVID CARSON
DAVID CARSON – BACKGROUND
INFORMATION
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KEY INFORMATION
He was the art director for “Raygun”
He used repeated texts, incorporated splodges
and had a very chaotic style
Created most major “Raygun” posters in the
1990’s
Grunge music was very popular – influenced a
particular design style called the “dirty grunge”
movement where incorporated the music’s style
into their work. The designs also used muted
colours and had a messy/ urban edge.
Carson was known as “The Father of Grunge”.
Examples of “Grunge”
style work
More examples of David Carson’s work
Context
Paula Scher
Mike McQuade
Context
RAYGUN 50TH EDITION: OASIS FRONT COVER
Front cover of October 1997 issue – the main feature was an interview with Oasis
The two people featured on the cover are brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher, the lead members of Oasis.
The magazine is completed in Carson’s signature grunge style.
The magazine cover is made using Photoshop and ink.
RAYGUN 50TH EDITION: OASIS FRONT COVER
What is the purpose of
the magazine?
The magazine was used to
promote grunge music
artists at the time.
How do we know this?
The two lead members of
Oasis are the key feature
of the front cover.
RAYGUN 50TH EDITION: OASIS FRONT COVER
Who would be the target market for this magazine?
The magazine was targeted towards young people who were a fan of grunge music.
How do we know this?
Carson has used dull colours to create an urban style and has used the ink splodges to create a grunge effect. Oasis were also a popular Grunge band at the time.
RAYGUN 50TH EDITION: OASIS FRONT COVER
Moving on to layout, what catches your attention first?
Graphic of Liam and Noel
Why is this image so prominent?
Dark colours of graphic contrast with background. Orange stain is only other colour used, draws you attention first.
Why has Carson put so much emphasis on this image?
To showcase who is the main feature of this edition of the magazine.
RAYGUN 50TH EDITION: OASIS FRONT COVER
Why has Carson reflected the image of the brothers?
To show that Oasis needs both brothers to survive.
Why has Carson altered their faces?
To give an insight to their personality, imply that they like to be removed from society.
Why has Carson included a fingerprint?
To show that the band is unique.
RAYGUN 50TH EDITION: OASIS FRONT COVER
Where has Carson placed the lettering in this design? What is unusual about it?
Ray Gun lettering at the top. Oasis/50 merged at the bottom.
The text is irregular and “Oasis” has been reflected.
Repeated idea from the graphic of the two brothers, to show the band needs both brothers.
Irregular font helps to create urban/ grunge style.
RAYGUN 50TH EDITION: OASIS FRONT COVER
Where has Carson used Computer Aided Techniques/ Photoshop?
Lettering/ Image of Liam and Noel.
Why has Carson used this technique?
Photoshop allowed him to edit the photographs of Liam and Noel. Computers allow designs to be manipulated/ created faster.
Where has Carson used ink? Why has he used it?
Behind the image of Liam and Noel.
To create a grunge style effect for his piece.
RAYGUN 50TH EDITION: OASIS FRONT COVER
What colours has Carson used? Where are they?
Grey is used in the background, the images and lettering are black/ dark grey, there is orange is the ink splodge.
What effect do the colours have on the design?
The grey/ dark colours suggest are urban feel. The orange is used to create a grunge style and draw your eye to the image of the brothers.
RAYGUN 50TH EDITION: OASIS FRONT COVER
What has the magazine
been inspired by?
Grunge style music and art
work which was popular at
the time.
The identity of the band of
“Oasis”, particularly their
unique qualities and the
relationship between Liam
and Noel Gallagher.
RAYGUN 50TH EDITION: OASIS FRONT COVER
What is the function of
the magazine?
To advertise the artist
featured in this particular
issue of the magazine
(Oasis).
To appeal to grunge music
fans.
Is the magazine fit for
purpose? Why?
