I've done this project about the Russian shadow oil market because it was about something I am interested in a lot and because it is related to some of my core values, such as a deep understanding of the situation broadly highlighted in the media and taking into consideration the different parts of the issue.
It is a case where form was dictated by the content. My task was to create a multifaceted and complex illustration of the subject, giving my audience the opportunity to learn more about topics that might usually be discovered in expert materials, which sometimes are inaccessible to people without particular knowledge of economics, global trade, and political science. Thus, I had to collect the information and provide it in a very digestible way, making sure that the audience would be engaged in the interaction.
Thus, I've developed a story-based game with elements of a choose-your-own-adventure mechanic. The main elements of this game, if we simplify, are the texts, the logic, and the visuals. Let's break it down below.