Favorite Typeface: Montserrat
Favorite Software: Illustrator / Photoshop
Dream Job: Graphic Designer / Content Marketing
Joel Hale is a multimedia designer and creative professional focused on graphic design, digital media, and visual storytelling. He earned a BA in Media Production from Boise State University in 2020 and will receive a BA in Graphic Design from Arizona State University in May 2026. Joel blends technical skill with strong creative strategy to build engaging brand experiences. His work spans branding, social media, motion graphics, photography, and video production, supported by proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and digital marketing tools. He has experience creating content and design campaigns for clients and organizations, bringing a collaborative, detail-oriented approach to every project. Passionate about community-driven storytelling, he aims to create visuals that connect with audiences while balancing creativity, organization, and strong communication.
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Trans Rights Legal Recognition
Trans Rights Legal Recognition: Legal Recognition, Human Dignity
Trans Rights Legal Recognition focuses on the importance of ensuring transgender individuals are legally acknowledged and protected through accurate identification documents, anti-discrimination laws, and equal access to services. Legal recognition affirms identity, promotes dignity, and reduces barriers in healthcare, employment, education, and public life. This work highlights how policy, advocacy, and community action intersect to create safer and more inclusive systems. By centering lived experiences and human rights, the project emphasizes that legal recognition is not only a bureaucratic issue but a matter of visibility, safety, and equality. It aims to raise awareness, encourage informed dialogue, and support policies that uphold the rights and identities of transgender people.
View senior book here.