Who Owns The Media

Who Owns the Media is an interactive data visualisation platform that maps media ownership in Greece, revealing the complex relationships between major business groups and media outlets. The project combines information design, custom typography and interactive web design to transform a complex network of interests into an accessible and dynamic tool for journalistic research.

A key element of the project's visual identity is typography, designed entirely from straight lines without curves. This geometric approach reflects the structure of the interactive network, which maps out who controls the Greek media. Full of nodes and connections, the network illustrates the ties between major business groups and media outlets, while the typography visually reinforces this interdependence.

Another important design feature is the homepage animation: the title "Who controls the media and information in Greece" tilts left and right according to the cursor's movement. This detail works symbolically, highlighting the influence that powerful oligarchs exert on the media and, by extension, on shaping public opinion.

The project's biggest technical challenge was the structure and interactivity of the network. Custom-built and dynamic, it allows users to:

Move nodes and observe how the overall system shifts, reinforcing the idea of interdependence and entanglement.

Zoom in and out to explore the relationships between companies and media outlets in detail.

Apply filters to tailor the information to their needs.

Special emphasis was placed on data management and content organisation, ensuring that information remains easy to navigate and understand despite the complexity of the network.

Web Development by:
Yannick Gregoire & Patrick Hutchinson