Maze Runner The Scorch Trials

Service

Graphic Design

Category

Film

Year

2014

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project overview

project overview

Working on Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials gave me the opportunity to contribute production graphics to a larger science fiction story. Joining the series during its second chapter was especially rewarding because every design became part of a world that had already begun to take shape and would continue to grow.

the challenge

Science fiction offers the freedom to imagine new worlds, but those worlds still need to feel believable. The challenge was creating graphics that supported the visual language of the series while fitting naturally within the environments and the story being told.

results & impact

results & impact

One of the things I enjoyed most about this project was contributing to a larger narrative. Knowing that the work became part of an ongoing series made every design feel connected to something beyond a single film. It reinforced how thoughtful details can help create a world that audiences want to return to.

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conclusion

Science fiction has always inspired my imagination, and The Scorch Trials remains one of my favorite projects because of that. It reminded me that good design doesn't just support a scene. It helps build a world that can continue to grow from one story to the next.

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I believe creativity and design are more than problem solving. It is a way of paying attention. It helps us notice what is often overlooked, imagine what doesn't yet exist, and discover meaning in places we might otherwise pass by.

©2026 Joel Waldrep.
All Rights Reserved.

Logo

I believe creativity and design are more than problem solving. It is a way of paying attention. It helps us notice what is often overlooked, imagine what doesn’t yet exist, and discover meaning in places we might otherwise pass by.

©2026 Joel Waldrep.
All Rights Reserved.