David Lloyd Warren has been in design-related businesses for over 25 years.
Starting as an architectural illustrator and later shifting to graphic
design, he founded his own design firm in 1978 and won over 100 design
awards throughout the years. His design work has been published in numerous
national and international design books and magazines.

In January 2000, David began studying ceramics, attending classes and
workshops to expand his knowledge and technique while incorporating his
extensive design background.
"I love the creative process," David said, "and clay is a perfect medium for
exploring form and craft. I realized my strength is really in 3-d, not 2-d
forms and I love the challenge of making that transition. Good design is
relevant regardless of the medium or dimension. Clay also allows me the
ability to realize the potential success of a form quicker than other
mediums."

With a wide range of influences from architecture to nature, his intent is
to explore the ambiguity of form and surface and to create objects that
engage the mind and heart, pushing the boundaries of functionalism and art.
"My interest is primarily in the form, it¹s ambiguities and functional
illusions with the surface treatment inherent to the form."

In the fall of 2002, David moved to Taos, New Mexico with his artist wife
Joyce and dogs Walter and Phoebe. He and Joyce designed their house and
studios, incorporating the views and spectacular light of Taos. "We love it
here. I think one of my biggest successes is being able to do what brings me
joy and share it with others."

David Lloyd Warren Resume Highlights

1970 Graduated High School, Denver, Colorado - Scholastic Art Award

1972 Attended Metropolitan State College, Denver, CO - full art
scholarship

1975 Consultant to Auraria Higher Education Center, Denver, CO -
developed first signage system in country that incorporated braille
into signs

1978 Establishes own design firm, wins over 100 awards for 2-d and 3-d
work. Published in numerous national and international design books
and magazines

1984 Creates Foam Follows Function design toy business with partner

1990 Inventor/partner of Grafeeties, the Original Bumper Stickers for
Shoes (self-empowerment messages for kids)

1991 Founding Board Member of AIGA Colorado Chapter (American Institute
of Graphic Arts)

2000 Starts ceramic classes at Arvada Arts Center, Denver, CO

Workshops with Marie E.V.B.Gibbons and David Wright

2001 Moves to Taos, New Mexico and establishes ceramic studio, continues
design consulting

2002 Accepted in juried show - The Vase at Pewabic Pottery, Detroit

Workshop with George Bowe at Santa Fe Clay

Workshop with Michael Hamlin at Tierra Hermosa, Taos

2003 500 Bowls, Lark Books, Asheville, North Carolina, © 2002, Photo Illustration

 

 

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