The Design Challenge
The subject matter was serious and the data was heavy. Supply chain risk, ransomware statistics, attacker behavior, skill shortages, all of it had to live in a single scrollable piece without overwhelming the reader or losing the urgency of the message. The biggest risk with a brief like this is producing something that looks like a research report with icons dropped on top. That was not an option for a brand operating at Trustwave’s level.

The Solution
The Infographic: I designed the “Ecosystem of Risk” infographic as a full narrative journey, not a data dump. The piece opens with the scale of the problem, moves through how attackers exploit the supply chain, and closes with what organizations can actually do about it. Every section had one job: keep the reader moving forward.

• The Visual Direction: Dark backgrounds, bold red accents, and aggressive typography were used to match the weight of the subject. Custom illustrated threat actors, icons, and data visualizations gave the piece a distinct visual identity rather than a generic security stock aesthetic. The spider imagery in the hero set the tone immediately.
• The Iteration: Two versions were produced, refining the layout, hierarchy, and information density between rounds. The second version tightened the structure, improved the flow between sections, and made the data points hit harder without adding visual noise.

The Final Result
Trustwave had an infographic that reads like a case for action. The data was already compelling. The design made sure it landed.