INFOGRAPHIC POSTER

Marine Plastic Contamination – An Infographic Awareness Project

As a multimedia designer passionate about environmental storytelling, I created this infographic titled “Marine Plastic Contamination” to highlight the alarming levels of plastic pollution in our oceans. The goal was to design an impactful, data-driven visual that educates, raises awareness, and sparks change.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Plastic pollution is one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time. I was inspired by disturbing facts such as:

  • 1 in 3 fish we eat contains plastic

  • 100% of marine turtles are affected by plastic waste

These insights motivated me to visualize the issue in a bold and gritty style that resonates with urgency.

CONCEPT & INSPIRATION

I structured the infographic to walk the viewer through key data and solutions:

  • Headline: Bold and distressed typography reflects environmental degradation.

  • Fishbone icon: Symbolizes the contamination in marine food chains.

  • Infographic Sections:

    • Plastic in Fish: 1/3 of consumed fish contain plastic.

    • Sources of Pollution: 80% from land, 20% from oceans.

    • Marine Impact:

      • 100% of turtles, 59% of whales/seabirds affected.

      • 36% of seals and 40% of seabirds ingest or are entangled in plastic.

    • Future Projections: From 5,000 million metric tons in 1950 to 25,000 by 2050.

    • Solutions Panel: Actionable steps including recycling, banning single-use plastics, and supporting cleanup campaigns.

DESIGN DECISIONS & DATA HIGHLIGHTS

  • Color Scheme: Deep ocean blue background with distressed earthy tones for contrast.

VISUAL STYLE & TOOLS

  • Iconography: Minimalist marine animals, plastic bottles, and gear icons.

  • Typography: Grunge display font for the title to evoke seriousness, supported by clean sans-serif for body content.
    HEADING FONT: DESTROY
    CONTENT FONT: INTER

  • Software Used: Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for layout and illustration.

This project served not just as a design challenge but as a platform to:

  • Raise awareness on a critical environmental issue.

  • Practice infographics as a visual storytelling medium.

  • Experiment with grunge-styled environmental aesthetics.

It reminded me that design is not just art—it’s advocacy.

IMPACT & TAKEAWAYS