David Carlson is a senior design strategist and advisor that has been working in the forefront of the international design scene for more than 25 years. He is the founder of David Report, Designboost, Carlson Ahnell, and David Design. David Carlson is the author of Make Design Matter, a pocket size guide to meaningful design and a board member of Svensk Form, the design association mandated by the Swedish government to promote Swedish design.

His social life reflects his cross-pollinating mindcast: president of a nature conservation organization; guitar player in bands since the early 80s, most recently with Miller Moon; and last but not least, a deeply dedicated gardener – more specifically, of old roses with unmatched aromas.