I can connect with this because I, personally, want a job in character design in either the video game business or the movie business. My personal belief is that graphic design doesn't just have to be about designing logos or maps or anything else you would relate it to; sometimes it can (mostly) be about drawing and making that character or scenery look visually pleasing. Even if art block can be a very common thing for some character designers, making a picture out of a scribble can help create pictures you hadn't thought of before.*
Another connection I can make from this is that many logos I have seen from over the years have a special meaning to me, even if they don't for others. A lot of video game logos and console logos can make me think about simpler times (yes, I know that sounds tacky) when I was little, of how I spent my time and how fond those memories are. For example, the Nintendo 64 logo (see above) makes me feel very happy, because the first game I ever played--and my favorite game--was for the Nintendo 64. What I'm trying to say is that graphic design can make you feel nostalgic, believe it or not.
One other personal connection I can make is that graphic design often helps me literally draw out my emotions on paper; it's kind of like a stress reliever and can help me get over just about anything I'm upset about. Or, it can just help me to feel a little calmer and less tense even when I'm already feeling alright (I don't know if this would work for a personal connection or not...).
- Brenna (っ• ◡•)っ
*sorry if this is in the wrong spot
