Chikarovski Drug Sentencing.
Mark Chikarovski, son of a former NSW Liberal leader, was found guilty for operating a sophisticated dark web drug syndicate. This explainer examined the operation and exposure of a sophisticated dark-web drug syndicate.
The visual approach translated abstract digital processes into clear, understandable components, helping viewers follow how the operation functioned and how law enforcement intervened. Design decisions prioritised legibility and narrative flow, ensuring the complexity of the case remained accessible.
The project aired, reaching an audience of 1.57 million viewers, and later accumulated an additional 33,700 views on social media.
Credits
Company: 9News
Motion Design & Art Direction: Helen Wang
Producer: Andrew Macfarlane
Reporter: Annalise Bolt
Software: After Effects, Photoshop, Media Encoder
