About the Client

Mapa.bbng.org is a flagship project of Badaczki i Badacze na Granicy—an NGO coalition monitoring and responding to the humanitarian crisis on the Polish-Belarusian border. Rather than traditional migration maps, this initiative uses “counter-mapping” to reveal mechanisms of control, state-sanctioned violence, and grassroots resistance. By collaborating with researchers and activists, they produce an illustrated, interactive representation of the border space that highlights fortifications, pushback sites, solidarity networks, and humanitarian aid routes. Their goal is to create a counter-narrative that educates the public and supports advocacy for human rights.

Project Technical Overviews

Project Background

An activist network aimed to visualize counter‑mapping data about border violence and pushbacks.

Client Needs

They needed an interactive illustrated map with pop‑ups to educate journalists, researchers, and the public.

Challenges

Balancing detailed geographic representation with anonymization, and optimizing performance for interactive elements.

Technologies Used

Figma, Next.js, CSS, JavaScript, Adobe Illustrator.

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Listening to Community Needs

An NGO approached us to visualize the volatile situation at the border. We listened as they outlined data sources, desired features, and user journeys.

Shaping an Engaging Map

We drafted an illustrated map concept in Adobe Illustrator, added interactive pop‑ups, and outlined user flows for easy discovery.

Building with Care

Using Next.js, CSS, and JavaScript, we developed a fast, accessible site. Every popup reveals vital stats or testimonies, keeping visitors informed.

Staying Connected & Celebrating Success

We configured deployment pipelines and arranged quarterly check‑ins to keep data fresh and features up to date. The map is now a go‑to resource for journalists, researchers, and activists worldwide.

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Client's Feedback

Inga Hajdarowicz

Coordinator of Badacze i Badaczki na Granicy

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Digiteria transformed my initial idea and a very rough sketch into a beautiful, interactive website. The team approached the project with great passion and dedication. Sanjar Hoshimi, with whom I was in direct contact, did an excellent job assembling the right group for the project. Everyone involved was open to collaboration, attentive to our feedback and needs, and patiently explained the available technical solutions within the constraints of our set budget.

The team showed remarkable sensitivity to the difficult topic we were addressing, carefully adapting the form and visual aspects of the website to match its content.

I highly recommend Digiteria for your web projects, especially those with a social impact.

Mapa Granicy - BBNG