Transparent Funding

Brand identity, brand standards guide, and Webflow site design for a financial settlement services company handling sensitive decisions.

(Client)
Guardian Settlement Funding
(Year)
2021
(Services)
BRAND BOOK + UI/UX DESIGN
Guardian Settlement Funding brand identity and Webflow site design by Eric Gerdes

FINANCIAL SERVICES

BRAND SYSTEM

When the decision is sensitive, every design choice has to earn trust before asking for anything.

Settlement funding is a sensitive financial product. People don't seek it out casually. Guardian needed a brand and website that communicated legitimacy, empathy, and transparency in a space where trust is everything and most competitors look interchangeable.

I standardized the brand into a practical guide covering logo usage, color, and typography, giving the team a clear reference for every touchpoint. Then I built a Webflow site where application forms stay visible without feeling aggressive: no pop-ups, no countdown timers, no pressure tactics. The layout respects the user's headspace.

Service pages explain funding options in plain language, structured so applicants can compare without needing a legal background. Testimonials and guarantees sit right next to CTAs, reducing decision anxiety at the moments that matter most. The overall experience was designed to feel human, fast, and trustworthy.

The result is a credible digital presence that treats prospects the way the business treats its clients, with respect and transparency. Every design choice was made to lower barriers and build confidence when the stakes are personal.

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