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Advertising Standards Levy

Role
Lead brand and digital designer
Brand visual identity
Brand strategy and positioning
Brand story and messaging
UX and UI design
Brand guidelines
Online calculator tool

Trust is the cornerstone of effective advertising. It shapes public confidence, guides industry practice and informs policymaking. In the UK, this trust is safeguarded by a system of self-regulation - funded by a levy collected by asbof (Advertising Standards Board of Finance) and basbof (Broadcast Advertising Standards Board of Finance).

However, both organisations faced a growing problem: a lack of clear cohesive branding and a digital experience that didn’t reflect the professionalism or transparency required to inspire confidence across audiences. It was time for a transformation, one that would clarify their roles, simplify their services and make trust feel tangible in every user interaction.

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The Challenge

The brief was to create distinct yet connected brand identities for asbof and basbof under one unified master brand and to bring them together on a modern intuitive website. The identities needed to:

  • Reflect trust, transparency and authority
  • Align visually with contemporary digital-first organisations
  • Eliminate confusion around which levy applies to whom


The Process

We began with a discovery phase, a collaborative phase to immerse ourselves in the business and create a project plan. We learned to understand the users, the system, and the perception gaps. It became clear that clarity and credibility needed to lead every design decision.

Working closely with the client, I developed a brand system that balances individual distinction (for asbof and basbof) with overall unity. The visual language is modern, professional and rooted in trust taking cues from leading regulatory bodies and forward-thinking agencies.

To ensure the digital experience delivered on the brand promise, I used user research and created UX wireframes that mapped out a seamless journey across the new website: advertisinglevy.co.uk. A key pain point emerged - users didn’t understand which levy applied to them. This insight led to one of the most impactful features, a custom levy calculator. This tool empowers users to instantly determine which levy applies and how much they need to pay turning complexity into confidence.

The Results

  • A unified brand identity that communicates clarity, professionalism and transparency
  • Improved user experience through simplified language, intuitive navigation and a streamlined digital interface
  • Launch of advertisinglevy.co.uk, a digital-first platform built for ease, trust and accessibility
  • Increased user confidence thanks to the introduction of the interactive levy calculator
  • Positive feedback from stakeholders and users who praised the clean, modern design and ease of use
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