The Creator Brand Archetype

What are brand archetypes? We’re so glad you asked! Building a brand story that sticks with your target audience is easier said than done. In order to learn how to use brand archetypes to create an authentic brand that resonates with your customers, you first need to understand how archetypes work.

Brand Archetypes Explained

First, each of the twelve brand archetypes meaning and traits forms a very distinct personality style. Some people and brands have a clear-cut archetype and rarely stray from it, making them predictable and consistent in messaging and style. However, building a brand story is rarely a cut and dried process. There are nuances and traits that cross over from one archetype to another - just like people. That’s where the Serendipit magic happens. 

Just like people, most brands are complex beings that can’t be categorized by ticking a single identifier box unless it’s labeled “It’s complicated.” That’s why many of the brands we develop are so often a custom mix of 2-3 primary archetypes. Our highly-experienced brand development team carefully selects traits from each primary archetype chosen during our proprietary Brand Workshops, then seamlessly blends them together to form a unique personality and archetype that fits the aspirational vision of the brand. We call it the Serendipit ‘secret sauce’ - no generic ketchup or mayo involved. We create just the right amount of spice blends to flavor each custom mix. Let’s take a look at the next Archetype in our series: The Creator.

The Creator Brand Archetype

CREATOR TRAITS

Innovative, Imaginative, Ambitious, Artistic, Experimental, Willing to Take Risks, Desires to Turn Ideas Into Reality

THE CREATOR PERSONA

The Creator wants to see new ideas take shape and visions realized. The Creator loves anything unique or unusual and is attracted to clever innovation and visionary creations. Creators strive to demonstrate their unconventional thinking, innovation, and individuality.

DESIRE: Innovation

MOTIVATION: Structure, Stability & Control

FEAR: Mediocrity

MANTRA: If we can imagine it, we can do it.

CREATORS IN THE WILD

Brands that encourage self-expression, foster innovation, or are artistic and creative in design, as well as provide choices and options are CREATOR dominant archetypes.

CREATOR BRAND ARCHETYPE EXAMPLES

Apple, LEGO, Crayola, Adobe, ETSY, Pinterest

#WeCreate

Do You Identify with the Creator Brand Archetype?

Unsure where to start your brand-building process or which archetype best suits your brand? Let our brand development experts at Serendipit help you out. Get in touch today, and we’ll help you find your brand identity! We know how to build a strong brand – just take a look for yourself!