NCA - Dark Web

NCA - Dark Web

The Brief

The Brief

Demystify the Dark Web for parents, caregivers and professionals. Inform without alarming.

Demystify the Dark Web for parents, caregivers and professionals. Inform without alarming.

The Approach

The Approach

We deliberately chose warmth over drama. Rather than playing into the ominous associations the Dark Web carries, we built the series around credible, knowledgeable voices - experts filmed in open, welcoming environments with carefully chosen props that signalled approachability. The framing and lighting decisions all reinforced the message: this is something you can understand, and knowledge is your best protection.

We deliberately chose warmth over drama. Rather than playing into the ominous associations the Dark Web carries, we built the series around credible, knowledgeable voices - experts filmed in open, welcoming environments with carefully chosen props that signalled approachability. The framing and lighting decisions all reinforced the message: this is something you can understand, and knowledge is your best protection.

The Results

The Results

Post-campaign research showed a 41% increase in reported confidence among parents in discussing online safety topics with their children. The series was shared by safeguarding organisations across the UK and became a recommended resource in several local authority child protection frameworks.

Post-campaign research showed a 41% increase in reported confidence among parents in discussing online safety topics with their children. The series was shared by safeguarding organisations across the UK and became a recommended resource in several local authority child protection frameworks.

Still from Dark Web for NCA
Still from Dark Web for NCA
Still from Dark Web for NCA
Still from Dark Web for NCA
Still from Dark Web for NCA
Still from Dark Web for NCA