- David Carson (born September 8, 1955 is an American graphic designer, art director and surfer. He is best known for his innovative magazine design, and use of experimental typography. He was the art director for the magazine Ray Gun
- Hometown born and raised - Corpus Christi, Texas
- Most memorable moment - ( "RAY GUN" )
- Impact on art - "Grunge Typography" This became more and more popular during the 1990s. It appeared to be a very messy kind of design. Words, textures, backgrounds that formed posters and ads for various things were designed in a very interesting and different typography style. A style called Grunge that was seen/ everywhere throughout the years and it became the largest movement in recent design history.