Social Media Design for Steve Hardstaff Local Election Campaign

This social media campaign advert was designed for Steve Hardstaff, an independent candidate running in the local elections. The multi graphic layout functions as a targeted digital campaign built to increase local candidate visibility and break down key manifesto points across digital platforms.

Design & Requirements Breakdown

Candidate Branding - Establish a strong personal brand by pairing a clear, friendly head shot of Steve Hardstaff with his name in bold, impactful typography.

Political Transparency - Feature prominent labels identifying him as a "Local Independent Candidate" alongside the specific election date to drive community urgency.

Issue Driven Messaging - Create a modular design system that segments the core agenda into four distinct, scannable community topics: Free Parking, More Shops, Andover Levy, and Parking.

High Contrast Alerts - Integrate a high visibility diagonal ribbon ("Don't let your votes go to...") to instantly capture attention and deliver a crucial counter campaign message.