We’re delighted to announce the launch of a new website and refreshed brand identity for Article 36, the UK-based not-for-profit working to protect civilians from the harm caused by weapons.
Developed in close partnership with the Article 36 team, the new website reflects the organisation’s decade of diplomatic expertise and its ongoing work to shape international legal standards and policy on weapons. The refreshed identity is brought to life through a series of bespoke illustrations by Ben Branagan, creating a visual language that is both thoughtful and distinctive.
Alongside the visual refresh, we completely reimagined the user experience to make it easier for visitors to explore Article 36’s work. Whether researching explosive weapons, artificial intelligence, protection of civilians, nuclear weapons or emerging weapons technologies, users can now navigate the site more intuitively. Publications, news and statements are organised by theme, helping researchers, partners and the public quickly find the information most relevant to them.
“It is absolutely wonderful! We are so pleased with both how it looks visually, but also its functionality. Having a beautiful website that communicates our work well is deeply appreciated. Thank you so much to the Hotfoot team,” said Megan Wiseman-Searle, Operations Coordinator at Article 36.
“We wanted the new site to be as clear and considered as the policy work it represents,” said Eddie Bradshaw, Project Lead at Hotfoot. “The focus was on making Article 36’s research and themes easy to explore, while giving the brand a visual identity that reflects the seriousness and credibility of their work.”
“This has been such a rewarding project to work on,” said Julia Carefoot, Creative Lead at Hotfoot. “Article 36 deals with serious, high-stakes subject matter, and it was important to us that the visual identity reflected that, something considered and credible. I’m really proud of where the design landed, and it’s been a privilege to help give this work a home online that does it justice.”
The redesigned site also includes a streamlined publications library, a rolling news and statements feed, and improved signposting to the international coalitions Article 36 works with, including INEW, ICAN, Stop Killer Robots and the International Campaign to Ban Landmines.
Projects like Article 36 are at the heart of what we do. Hotfoot partners with ambitious charities, public sector organisations and purpose-led brands across the UK and beyond, building brands, websites and campaigns that deliver positive outcomes. We’re proud to work with organisations including Ordnance Survey, St John International and We Are Undefeatable, helping them communicate more clearly, engage more effectively and create greater impact.
The new Article 36 website is now live at article36.org.
