David Berman (graphic designer)
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David Berman | |
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| Born | David Berman |
| Occupation | Author, graphic designer |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Citizenship | Canadian |
| Alma mater | University of Waterloo, Carleton University |
| Subject | Social responsibility, environment, design, accessibility, ethics |
| Notable works | Do Good Design |
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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]
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[edit]
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. The book focuses on the ethics of design and the responsibility of designers to create positive impacts with their work.[3]
Berman introduces the book by demonstrating the ways that design can have extensive impact on the world. He discusses the negative impacts design can have, before moving on to suggest solutions to put more “good” in the world with design.[4]
The book finishes with a call to action in which Berman urges readers to take his “Do Good” pledge, which is available on his website. By taking the pledge, professionals commit to: be true to their professions and themselves, and to spend at least ten percent of their professional time creating a positive impact.[5]
Publication[edit]
- Do Good Design with foreword by Erik Spiekermann, AIGA Press/Pearson/Peachpit[6]/New Riders (book, 2009).
- HOW (magazine) Author and content advisor, Designing Change column (2010 - 2011).[2]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "David: biography & photos". davidberman.communications. David Berman Developments Inc. 10 May 2015. Archived from the original on 29 December 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
- ^ a b c Berman, David (2018-05-12). "Curriculum Vitae of David Berman, CPWA, FGDC, RGD". davidberman.com. Archived from the original on 2023-12-09. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
- ^ Communcations, David Berman (2010-04-09). "Accessibility Audit, Web accessibility courses, Accessible website training". davidberman.com. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
- ^ Berman, David (2009). Do Good Design: How Design Can Change Our World. Peachpit Press, American Institite of Graphic Arts. ISBN 978-0-321-57320-9.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ^ Communcations, David Berman (2010-04-09). "Accessibility Audit, Web accessibility courses, Accessible website training". davidberman.com. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
- ^ "Do Good Design: How Design Can Change Our World". Peachpit. 2008-12-16. Retrieved 2014-03-10.
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