Designing a Professional Brand Presence for a People-Focused Business
1. The Project Brief – A Digital Identity for HR Excellence
Hillight Resourcing Ltd provides HR consultancy, talent management, and customer service solutions.
Their brief was straightforward yet ambitious:
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Build a clean, authoritative, and trustworthy online presence.
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Communicate complex service offerings in a simple, accessible way.
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Encourage direct client contact through strategically placed CTAs.
2. Understanding the Audience – Decision-Makers & Job Seekers
Hillight’s audience is two-fold:
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Business leaders & HR managers seeking talent acquisition and workforce strategy.
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Job seekers looking for career opportunities and placement assistance.
The UI/UX needed to:
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Present the brand as credible and professional to attract business clients.
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Offer a friendly, approachable tone for individuals looking for employment support.
3. UI/UX Design Approach – Corporate Clarity with a Human Touch
a. Visual Identity
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Colors:
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Navy Blue (#1E2A50) – Corporate trust and stability.
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Gradient Purple (#6B4EFF → #C86DD7) – Modern innovation and energy.
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White (#FFFFFF) – Clean, uncluttered backgrounds for readability.
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Typography:
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Elegant serif headings for authority.
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Clean sans-serif body text for easy reading across devices.
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Imagery:
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Authentic workplace and collaboration shots.
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Balanced use of stock and custom imagery to maintain brand consistency.
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b. Navigation Flow
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Hero Slider: Key brand messages like “Empowering Your Workforce”.
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About Us: Mission-driven introduction with team collaboration imagery.
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Our Business: Detailed breakdown of services and methodology.
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Services Overview: Bullet-pointed list of offerings for quick scanning.
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Contact Form: Prominent placement with minimal required fields.
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Footer CTA: Reinforces contact and service exploration.
4. Technical Implementation
Platform: WordPress CMS for easy updates by internal staff.
Performance Optimization:
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Responsive layout for desktop, tablet, and mobile.
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Optimized images for speed without sacrificing quality.
Lead Generation Features:
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Multiple contact points (header, mid-page, footer).
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Simple, friction-free contact form.
SEO Strategy:
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Keywords targeting UK HR consultancy and recruitment services.
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Structured metadata for better search engine visibility.
5. Challenges & Solutions
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Challenge: Wide range of services could overwhelm visitors.
Solution: Used segmented service lists and expandable sections. -
Challenge: Maintaining corporate professionalism without feeling cold.
Solution: Integrated warm photography and approachable copy. -
Challenge: Encouraging contact from both businesses and job seekers.
Solution: Dual-target messaging throughout the content.
6. Impact – A Professional Hub for HR Solutions
After launch:
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Improved inbound inquiries from businesses.
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Clearer navigation and service discovery for potential clients.
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Positive feedback on the professional yet approachable design.
7. My Takeaways
This project demonstrated that B2B UI/UX needs both clarity and emotional connection.
By combining a corporate design style with human-centric imagery, we positioned Hillight Resourcing as both a trusted consultant and a supportive partner.
8. Project Snapshot
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Category: UI/UX Web Design – HR & Consultancy (UK)
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Role: UI/UX design, content organization, mobile-first optimization, SEO
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Impact: Increased inquiries, improved service clarity, enhanced brand trust
Demo Website: hillight.meoun.com