Mapping Ajman University's global connections

An interactive world map developed for Ajman University to visualise their global connections. Each location on the map represents a project or partnership, linked by lines that stretch across continents to show the university's reach. Clicking on a location opens the stories, people, and images behind it.

The site had to work as a live, growing archive, not a fixed snapshot. As new partnerships and projects emerge, the university needed to be able to add and edit content without coming back to us for every update. The map and its underlying content had to be tied together in a way that kept the site easy to maintain.

We designed the site around a single interactive world map as the main entry point. Locations are plotted across continents and linked by lines that show the spread of Ajman University's connections. The map works as a high-level overview at first glance, and as a detailed archive when you click in. Each location opens into a longer read with stories, profiles, and images from that specific partnership or project.

Ajman University had a strong library of photographs from their work on the ground, and we designed the site to be anchored in that imagery. The photos showcase the humans and individuals behind each project, and they give the site a sense of presence and specificity that a map of lines and dots alone could not carry.

To make sure the site stays useful over time, we built it so that Ajman University's team can add new locations, update content, and edit stories directly through a simple content management interface. The map updates automatically based on the content they publish, so the archive can grow without needing design or development support for each addition.