This map was created in Adobe Illustrator for an assignment in which we had to create a type and image-based map that communicates a political or climate concept. I chose to do a map of Central America that brings to light the damage and casualties of each country’s worst natural disaster. I created a mask of each country’s shape and placed an image of the destruction from each specific natural disaster. For the background, I added text that states each country, its worst natural disaster, and the number of casualties and cost in damages. I added this text to give context to the map and clearly show the real effects of the disasters, creating an impactful image. I kept the background a muted color to set a solemn tone. I also made the text a lighter shade of the background color to blend them together and compliment the image without competing for visual dominance.
