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 |
Website | |
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David Berman, RGD, CGD, FGDC, CPWA is a Canadian communication designer and author who has worked on codes of ethics and standards for designers.[1]
Berman studied at the University of Waterloo from 1975 to 1980.[2] He then went on to study psychology and industrial design at Carleton University from 1980 to 1981.[3] 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).[3] His knowledge of computers, design, accessibility, typography, and ethics have made Berman a household name in his field. [4]
Publication
- Do Good Design with foreword by Erik Spiekermann, AIGA Press/Pearson/Peachpit[5]/New Riders (book, 2009).
- HOW (magazine) Author and content advisor, Designing Change column (2010 - 2011).[6]
See also
References
- ↑ "David: biography & photos". davidberman.communications. David Berman Developments Inc. 10 May 2015. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
- ↑ "Curriculum Vitae of David Berman, CPWA, FGDC, RGD". davidberman.communications. David Berman Developments Inc. 12 May 2018. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
- 1 2 Berman, David (2018-05-12). "Curriculum Vitae of David Berman, CPWA, FGDC, RGD". davidberman.com. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
- ↑ Berman, David (2015-05-10). "David: biography & photos". davidberman.com. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
- ↑ "Do Good Design: How Design Can Change Our World". Peachpit. 2008-12-16. Retrieved 2014-03-10.
- ↑ Berman, David (2018-05-12). "Curriculum Vitae of David Berman, CPWA, FGDC, RGD". davidberman.com. Retrieved 2023-11-26.