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Central to the design concept was a box numbering and colour coding system which was integrated into all the elements which made up the Tax Return.
In order to accommodate the volume and complexity of the information - a strict vertical and horizontal typographic grid systemwas devised. This basic design discipline was very sucessful in minimising the amount of visual clutter - inevitable with so many incumbent elements and messages.
Type styles were carefully set up to correspond to the various layers of guidance notes: aiding quick cross-referencing. It was a complex task to identify the numerous levels of hierarchy and then make them work typographically.
Nigel Abbey Design acted as consultants throughout the launch of the Self Assessment forms project and continue to advise on various aspects of forms design.
Nigel Abbey Design - May 2000.