The Innocent 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' meanings 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 Innocent

The INNOCENT Brand Archetype

INNOCENT TRAITS

Wholesome, Happy, Forgiving, Trusting, Honest, Pure, Optimistic, Enjoys Simple Pleasures 

THE INNOCENT PERSONA

The Innocent is an optimist who only sees the good in people and life. Innocents enjoy the simple things - they stop to smell the roses and smile at strangers. They are pure at heart and in action, so are slow to judge and quick to forgive. Free of corruption or motives, the Innocent seeks harmony in the world.

DESIRE

Happiness

MOTIVATION

Independence & Fulfillment

FEAR

Selfishness

MANTRA

Free to be you and me.

INNOCENTS IN THE WILD

The Innocent’s purpose is to be happy and make others happy, so they offer a simple solution to an identifiable problem. Innocent brands are associated with goodness, morality, simplicity, nostalgia or childhood.

INNOCENT BRAND Archetype Examples

Orville Redenbacher, Snuggle, Coca-Cola, Dove

#FreedomToBeYourself

Do You Identify with the Innocent Brand Archetype?

Unsure where to start when building a brand story 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!