The Lover 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 Lover.

The LOVER Brand Archetype

LOVER TRAITS

Seeks True Love, Intimacy, Sensuality, Passionate, Sexy, Seductive, Erotic, Seeks Pleasure, Follows Emotions

THE LOVER PERSONA

The Lover is about evoking emotions and creating relationships by making people feel special. The Lover is passionate and represents anything that pleases the senses, such as beautiful things, rich, indulgent foods, soft textures, and enticing scents.

DESIRE

Connection & Passion

MOTIVATION

Belonging & Enjoyment

FEAR

Isolation & Numbness

MANTRA

A little romance goes a long way.

LOVERS IN THE WILD

Lover brands add passion into everyday things; celebrating the physical joys of being human, fostering intimacy and a feeling of contentment and bliss in their customers.

LOVER BRAND ARCHETYPE EXAMPLES

Chanel No5, EHarmony, Hallmark, Victoria’s Secret, Håågen Daz, Godiva

#EmbraceLove

Do You Identify with the Lover 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!