WACO

Service

Graphic Design

Category

Television

Year

2017

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project overview

project overview

Working on Waco was a challenging experience both creatively and emotionally. The series explored the events surrounding the 1993 siege in Waco, Texas, requiring careful attention to detail and a thoughtful approach to the graphics that helped recreate that time and place.

the challenge

Projects based on real events carry a different responsibility. The graphics needed to feel authentic to the period while supporting the story being told. Research, accuracy, and restraint were essential when creating materials for such a sensitive subject.

results & impact

results & impact

This production pushed me outside my comfort zone. It required patience, focus, and the ability to separate the emotional weight of the story from the practical work of creating believable graphics. Completing the project was a reminder of the role design plays in helping tell difficult stories with care.

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conclusion

Not every project is easy, and some stories stay with you long after production ends. Waco was one of those experiences for me. It reinforced the importance of approaching every project with professionalism, curiosity, and respect for the story being told.

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.

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.