Why are Spanish troops scattered all over the Mediterranean?
explainer
stack: [qgis, adobe illustrator, ai2html]
Context
A cartographic explainer on the deployment of Spanish military forces across Mediterranean operations, produced within a broader geopolitical context of conflict, migration routes, and regional instability. I focused on turning fragmented operational information into a concise map narrative that could be understood in a single reading path.
My role
- Data analysis
- Cartography
- Frontend development
I designed and developed the visual narrative, shaping the data into a readable public-facing story.
Data and methodology
The workflow combines data preparation, editorial framing, and visual implementation adapted to the publication context.
Key decisions
- Prioritized clarity and scanability over visual complexity to support fast comprehension.
- Balanced geographic detail with narrative focus to keep mobile readability strong.
- Used concise explanatory text alongside visual elements to reduce interpretation gaps.
Result
The final output was published as an interactive or visual story designed for broad audience readability.
Impact and learnings
- This project contributed to a repeatable editorial pattern for geospatial storytelling.