What age were you...
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I believe graphic design is just another form of art. From childhood, I was always intrigued by the artistic visual presence of things. My parents took me to many films and encouraged creativity in subtle but nourishing ways. They weren't artists themselves and I think they couldn't understand fully an artist's way of thinking to the full extent, but non the less, allowed creative freedom and expression.
Later in life, getting into action figures and comics lead to information design - how one communicates with imagery and text to convey a message.
In the very early 90's I was heavily into techno - I loved the parties / clubs - but at the same time, I was collecting Rave flyers. They blew my fuckin mind (along with other things)... I came to the realization that these little pieces of paper were a powerful key that brought hundreds, sometimes thousands of people together utilizing visual communication.
I think that was the true point of clarification - but in the end, I still try to treat each individual project as a piece of art, no matter the current title of medium outlet.
- you were very lucky antimotion to have the encouragement of your folks. that last sentence there... brilliant.ohhhhhsnap