David Carson puts his mark on Aljada Skate Park - in pictures

Renowned graphic desigher David Carson was in Sharjah for the second Sk8topia skateboarding event. All Photos: Pawan Singh / The National
Carson was commissioned by Arada, the developers behind Aljada, to design the graphics at the skatepark
His designs are full of bold overlapping colours with skaters appearing to break out of the frame
He based his designs on what he saw in the area including girl skaters and people in traditional dresses
The skateboarding event included an exhibition highlighting important works from Carson's career
The revolutionary designer believes the next culture shift will come from the online world and not print
Carson is a designer who has always created from his instincts above everything else
His approach involves intriguing his audience and inviting them to study the work more closely
Carson says AI is no match for a creative's unique perspective and experience