Championing integrity in sport

Sports Integrity Australia

Sport Integrity Australia engaged CRE8IVE to rebrand Play by the Rules, reinvigorating the program’s identity and redeveloping the website to serve as a central, accessible platform that reflects its mission of fairness, inclusion and respect across Australian sport.

Project scope
Strategy
Brand & Creative
Digital
Sector
Care & Community
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    Play by the Rules logo on a purple background surrounded by strategy graphics
    The challenge

    Play by the Rules was ready to evolve. The long-respected brand needed a refresh and stronger digital presence to connect with today’s audiences and continue leading the way in promoting safe, fair, and inclusive sport.

    A girl smiling in a Play by the Rules sports vest. She is standing outside with a soccer ball
    A purple patterned Play by the Rules drink bottle on a green background
    The strategy

    We worked closely with stakeholders throughout the rebranding process. By gathering feedback through research, interviews, focus groups, and workshops, the team shaped and tested a new identity that truly reflected what the community cares about. This approach also guided the creation of a new website focused on making it easier to use, more accessible, and more engaging.

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    The change

    The refreshed identity revitalised Play by the Rules – boosting visibility, fostering trust and setting a strong foundation for future engagement. Stakeholders responded positively to the authentic and accessible new look, as well as the user-friendly design of the website, which reinforced the brand’s values and improved the overall experience.

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    A Play by the Rules booklet about MPIO training. It sits on an orange background and has a huddling wheelchair basketball team on the front
    A Play by the Rules branded cap and lanyard on a lime coloured background. The lanyard has a green whistle
    The impact

    The rebrand and the new website also created momentum for future initiatives, helping Sport Integrity Australia re-engage community clubs, peak sporting bodies and volunteers. With a stronger identity and a renewed sense of purpose, Play by the Rules is better positioned to lead conversations around fairness and inclusion in Australian sport.

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    Play by the Rules brand guideline spreads covering logo use, colours, type, stickers, and other design elements
    A social post for Play by the Rules about fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment
    Play by the Rules branded sports tape being applied to an athlete's knee