Plain Language

My role
Branding, Information Design
Tools Used
Figma, Illustrator, Photoshop, Powerpoint
Project Goal
Create branding and enterprise-wide job aids around the growing Plain Language Glossary
Outcome
Produced the Do-Not-Use job aid and Plain Language Glossary for enterprise-wide distribution, as well as published documentation around the Plain Language initiative as a whole, which continues to be circulated throughout the organization.

"We discovered 36 distinct ways BCBSM referred to a member's 'annual physical' in communications directed at members." -Ed L, Plain Language project lead

Navigating the complex jargon of healthcare is already challenging for members seeking the care they need. Unfortunately, the lack of standardization and simplified language in the organization's communication adds to the confusion and frustration experienced by both members and customer service representatives. The Plain Language team was established to create and implement curated lists of terms for company-wide adoption.

I joined the team during the latter half of the project to develop a distinct identity that highlights the initiative's significance. By building on the existing CX Practices branding and collaborating closely with our project team, I created a sub-brand that aligns with BCBSM's overall branding and reflects the conversational nature of our work. Additionally, I developed the initial versions of the Terms and Definitions and "Do Not Use" lists, which were distributed to relevant customer-facing teams.