David Berman (graphic designer)

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David Berman
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BornDavid Berman
OccupationAuthor, graphic designer
NationalityCanadian
CitizenshipCanadian
Alma mater University of Waterloo, Carleton University
SubjectSocial responsibility, environment, design, accessibility, ethics
Notable works Do Good Design
Website
www.davidberman.com/dogood

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]

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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]

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References

  1. "David: biography & photos". davidberman.communications. David Berman Developments Inc. 10 May 2015. Archived from the original on 29 December 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 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.
  3. "Do Good Design: How Design Can Change Our World". Peachpit. 2008-12-16. Retrieved 2014-03-10.