Comprova
We were asked to create a brand, and simple website, in a rapid turnaround for the then upcoming Brazilian elections. At CHD we love a challenge, and so the task of creating an entire brand in 10 days was something we relished!
Beyond just the look and feel, there was also the need to create a design language and iconography that was as unambiguous as possible, and could convey meaning regardless of literacy level.
- Client : Comprova
- Website : projetocomprova.com.br
- Issues : Fake News, Journalism, Fighting Misinformation
- Services Offered : Branding, Website Development
Navigating a tricky landscape.
The main challenge when creating the branding for Comprova was finding a brand that was politically neutral and would not be aligned too closely with any one of its members (not an easy task when there are 24 members with distinct branding, colours, history and rivalries!).
We created a range of options, understanding that those best-placed to pick out any conflicts were the organisations in Brazil themselves. We iterated quickly, and once we'd found a route that satisfied all parties, we then fleshed out the designs and started working on the applications of the brand.
How to solve a problem like colour
When working with an organisation that was centred around fact checking, the use of brand colours took on a whole new meaning. Ensuring that the colours chosen did not either deliberately, or unconsciously, influence viewers was crucial.
We settled on yellow as the primary brand colour, standing out both amongst crowded social media feeds, and the newsroom brands that would always accompany any post from Comprova. We took variations on the classic red and green for use when giving a truthfulness meter, so that they would not overtly influence the viewer, and would instead push them to read and understand the nuance of the text.
Overlays and scrolling quickly
We needed to create a visual language that would instantly standout when scrolling through a newsfeed of competing content.
We also wanted to create a design language that was difficult to copy, helping to avoid Comprova being used by those online trying to spread misinformation.
