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Done as part of a design challenge using some text content as a starting point.

I liked the astronaut illustration and wanted to work it in somehow, so used it as the basis of my colour palette.

Ideas used here are:
a) inline validation (to increase completion ease/rate)
b) social proof (through a testimonial).
c) good copy setting context and expectations, and a link to further persuade the user if unsure.