David’s standing in the design community is reflected in his membership of Alliance Graphique Internationale. His work has been recognised with many awards and has appeared in numerous Australian and international graphic design publications. Originally from the United Kingdom, David studied fine arts there before settling in Australia.
After working in advertising and design he set up his own practice in 1976. He is still a practicing fine artist. With more than 25 years in the design industry, David’s experience encompasses a wide range of design disciplines including corporate identity programs, packaging, publication design, exhibition and environmental design. His clients have included Air New Zealand, Berri Estates, Kraft, Sportsgirl, Oberoi Hotels, Mitre 10, Parks Victoria, the Australian Nature Conservation Agency, Melbourne Museum, the Koorie Heritage Trust, APPM, Safeway and SOCOG. His ability to lift design solutions beyond the ordinary has produced many exciting and innovative projects. A former Victorian President of the Australian Graphic Design Association and President of the Melbourne Art Directors Club, David has served as a judge on many Award Committees and has also been a member of many Advisory Committees.
David has built an enviable reputation designing everything from a postage stamp to three dimensional exhibition spaces, but it is the more recent work in the area of interpretive design that has been awarded and praised by his peers. His vast experience in the interpretation of environmental, cultural and natural values and especially his collaboration with Indigenous cultures, has resulted in world class visitor centres in remote parts of Australia, including Bowali Visitor Centre and National Park Headquarters in Kakadu (N.T.), Warradjan Cultural Centre in Kakadu and the Karijini Visitor Centre in the Pilbara (W.A.). He is also responsible for the Bunjilaka Visitor Centre at Melbourne Museum (Vic).
His experience in this area derives from his own extraordinary interest in forms of cultural diversity and capacity for understanding the natural environment.
Most recently, David was asked to join the board of Icograda (the International Council of Graphic Design Associations).
David has had two sell out painting exhibitions prior to this show and his work is in private collections in France, UK, USA and Australia. He also has limited edition posters in the collections of V&A Museum in London, the Olympic Museum in Switzerland, and the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney, Australia.
www.davidlancashiredesign.com.au
July 06, 2009, 7:09am
