Brilliant Tax & Accounting Services

A redesign of a tax and accounting firm’s website — focused on reducing cognitive overload, building trust above the fold, and driving users toward consultation. Delivered in 2 weeks using Figma.

Service
Website Redesign
Client
Brilliant Tax & Accounting Services
Timeline
2 Weeks
Tools
Figma

Users visiting tax and accounting websites are often unsure which service they need and feel paralyzed by dense, jargon-heavy content. This redesign cuts through the noise — simplifying service discovery, placing consultation front and center, and building credibility through structure and clarity.

Problem

• Users couldn’t identify the right service — the site had 6+ categories with no clear hierarchy

• No visible primary CTA — consultation was buried 3 scrolls deep

• Wall-of-text layout caused high drop-off for first-time visitors

• Zero trust signals above the fold — no credentials, testimonials, or social proof

 

Solution

• Designed a single “Request Consultation” hero CTA with high-contrast placement

• Collapsed 6 service categories into 3 clear user-intent groups

• Reduced body copy by ~40% by deprioritizing secondary content

• Added credential badges, client count, and a professional team photo in the hero section

  • The color palette uses deep crimson and charcoal to communicate authority and urgency, while high-contrast typography improves readability for users unfamiliar with financial terminology.
  • This shift moves users from confusion to confidence — making it faster to find the right service and take the next step toward consultation.

User Research & Strategy

Audited 5 competitor tax websites to identify patterns in navigation failure and trust-building. Found that users scan for three things: price range, credentials, and a clear next step — none of which the original site provided.

Wireframing & Information Architecture

Restructured the page into 4 zones: Hero (trust + CTA), Services (simplified), Social Proof, and Contact. Moved the consultation CTA from the footer to the hero and mid-page.

Interaction & Visual Design

Applied an 8pt grid for consistent spacing and used a strict 3-level type hierarchy — headline, service name, CTA — designed to guide the eye to action in under 5 seconds.

Usability Testing & Iteration

Tested 2 layout versions with users from the target audience (small business owners). The simplified service grid with a sticky CTA was preferred unanimously. Adjusted heading sizes and CTA label copy based on feedback.

"Outstanding work — straight to the point and easy to navigate, just like we wanted. The redesign clearly communicates our services and makes it simple for clients to get in touch. It finally represents us the way we deserve to be represented."
- Brilliant Tax & Accounting Services

Key Outcomes

• Designed a clean, trust-first layout that positions a professional firm credibly to both individual and business clients

• Cluttered service list restructured into clear, scannable categories — making it easier for visitors to find what they need instantly

• Visual hierarchy built around credibility signals — certifications, professional accreditations, and trust badges placed prominently above the fold

• Consultation request flow designed from scratch with a clear CTA path, reducing friction from landing to enquiry

• Fully responsive across all devices — consistent experience from mobile to desktop

 

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