David Berman (graphic designer)
Canadian communication designer and author
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David Berman, RGD, CGD, FGDC, CPWA is a Canadian communication designer, author, and speaker who has worked on accessible design and codes of ethics and standards for designers.[1]
David Berman | |
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| Born | David Berman |
| Citizenship | Canadian |
| Education | University of Waterloo, Carleton University |
| Occupations | Author, graphic designer |
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| Subjects | Social responsibility, environment, design, accessibility, ethics |
| Notable work | Do Good Design |
| Website | www |
Berman studied at the University of Waterloo from 1975 to 1980. He then went on to study psychology and industrial design at Carleton University from 1980 to 1981.[2] He became interested in plain writing and informational design, and has completed projects for state and national governments as well as a myriad of other high-profile publications and organizations including IBM, Canada's federal government, and the governments of Manitoba and Ontario. Berman holds (or has held) a number of different roles in his professional career including: President of David Berman Communications (1990–present), Ethics Chair/ National Vice-President for the Society of Graphic Designers of Canada (1999–2016), High Level Advisor for the United Nations UN-GAID (2009–present), Chair for the Carleton University Access Network (2012–present).[2]
Do Good Design
Do Good Design: How Design Can Change Our World (stylized as Do Good Design) is a book written by David Berman and published by Peachpit Press in 2009. It has since been translated into multiple languages, including Korean and Spanish.[citation needed] The book focuses on the ethics of design and the responsibility of designers to create positive impacts with their work.[3]
Publication
- The Apprentice, role-playing game magazine published between 1977 and 1980.[4]
- Do Good Design with foreword by Erik Spiekermann, AIGA Press/Pearson/Peachpit[5]/New Riders (book, 2009).
- HOW: Author and content advisor, Designing Change column (2010–2011).[2]