The 12 Brand Archetypes

The Explorer

Exciting. Fearless. Daring.
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Example Brands

The North Face logo
Jeep logo
GoPro logo

Don't fence me in.

The Explorer archetype is freedom personified. The Explorer craves adventure and self-discovery by exploring new, authentic experiences that the world has to offer. Adventure is the preferred means to achieve enlightenment and self-fulfilment. These brands invite their audience to embark on an exciting journey with them. They encourage their customers to be independent, to express their individuality and to take initiative so that they may grow.

The Explorer brands like to stay on top of the newest trends and they delight in unexpected discoveries. They’re autonomous, ambitious and innovative. They’re also nonconformist and they desire to be free of any constraints that might tamper with their freedom and personal growth. However, instead of challenging the establishment like the Hero or Outlaw, they simply reject it and opt for a different path altogether.

The Explorer

Color Palette Example

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#906C46
#FFFFFF
#696812
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"You only get one life. Get out and make it count."

The Explorer audience exhibits a particular mindset as they’re trying to figure out their place in the world. This type of mindset frequently materializes in the younger generation. However, the Explorer could also appeal to someone stuck in a mid-life crisis, in need of new experiences to rediscover him/herself and the joys of life. Explorer customers are often quite active in the rugged outdoors, particularly through solitary activities that allow them to reconnect with nature. They dislike settling down and steer clear of serious commitments like a mortgage or marriage.

The Explorer brands resonate with their audience as they’re able to offer a solution for their internal conflicts and desires. Their customers are not particularly loyal because they believe change to be a natural state of life. The best way for Explorer brands to entice their target audience is to emphasize the authenticity of the brand and to highlight freedom and individuality as core values.

The Explorer

Real World Branding Example

How to Use This Archetype

The Explorer archetype is the ideal brand personality for products that are to do with outdoor pursuits, such as off-road vehicles, clothing and apparel for extreme and outdoor sports and other leisurely adventures in the wild. Explorer brands play up the importance of freedom, independence and adventure. Nature and risk-taking tend to take up a central role in their communication.

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The Explorer

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