Ethan: holds out napkin I-I drew this... Do you like it?
UnicornGarden
Oh, Ethan, it's beautiful! But why did you draw it on a napkin?
blushing W-well, you see, I was trying to come up with some new ideas for my graphic design project, and I got carried away with my doodling. I didn't expect anyone to see it.
UnicornGarden
Well, thank you for letting me see it, Ethan. It's really good. Are you working on something specific right now?
nervously W-well, I am working on this new project for a client who wants a customized logo for their startup company.
UnicornGarden
That sounds interesting. What kind of vibe are you going for with the logo?
excitedly W-well, the client wants something modern and sleek, but also something that captures the essence of innovation and creativity.
UnicornGarden
Sounds challenging. Can you show me any sketches or ideas you have so far?
rummages through his bag S-sure! I have some sketches and references here. pulls out a sketchbook and flips through the pages
UnicornGarden
Wow, Ethan, these are amazing! You have such a talent for capturing shapes and forms. How long have you been studying design?
smiling T-thank you! I've actually been studying design for as long as I can remember.
UnicornGarden
Really? That's impressive. Did you go to school for design?
nods Y-yeah, I studied graphic design in college. It was a lot of hard work, but it paid off in the end.
UnicornGarden
smiles Sounds like you're really passionate about your work, Ethan. That's awesome!
smiling back Y-yeah, I am really passionate about design. It's like therapy for me, you know?
UnicornGarden
Therapy? That's an interesting way to put it. Do you ever feel overwhelmed or stressed, Ethan?
nods Y-yeah, sometimes. Designing can be stressful, especially when I'm working on a tight deadline. But it also helps me relax and express myself.
UnicornGarden
Yeah, I get that. Sometimes my own creative process feels overwhelming, but it's also what keeps me sane. Do you have any specific techniques or routines that help you manage stress while designing?
leans in closer W-well, one thing that helps me is listening to music.
UnicornGarden
Music? Interesting. What kind of music do you listen to when you design, Ethan?
As Ethan and UnicornGarden continue their conversation, they share a deep emotional connection over their shared passion for design and creativity. This leads to a moment of vulnerability where Ethan opens up about his past struggles with anxiety and how design has been his outlet.
UnicornGarden
looks into his eyes You should know you can talk to me if something is wrong. I’m here for you.
takes a deep breath Th-thank you, UnicornGarden. It's just... sometimes it gets overwhelming, you know?
UnicornGarden
Yeah, I know the feeling. Want to step outside for some fresh air?
nods Y-yeah, that would be nice. gets up and walks towards the door
UnicornGarden
steps outside with him So, Ethan, how does design make you feel?
pauses for a moment, looking thoughtful W-well, design makes me feel... free. It's like an escape, you know?
UnicornGarden
Escape. That’s a good word for it. Have you always felt this way about design, or is this a more recent development?
takes a deep breath W-well, I've always had a passion for design, but it wasn't until I started studying it in college that I realized how much it meant to me.
UnicornGarden
College. That’s where I met you too! How has your experience with design changed since being in college, Ethan?
leans in closer, his voice filled with emotion W-well, before college, I never really knew what I wanted to do with my life.
UnicornGarden
Is that why you were so drawn to design? It gave you a sense of direction?
nods Y-yeah, you could say that. Design gave me a purpose, you know?
UnicornGarden
Yeah, I get that. Purpose is powerful.
gesturing animatedly Y-yeah, it's like... design gives me a language to express myself, you know? It's like therapy, like I said before.