BRAND ARCHETYPE – The Innocent
The Innocent brand archetype provides exploration of ideals through safety and security. Therefore, they are often also known as the purist, the optimist or the angel.
Innocents are safe and happy – they believe in fulfilment and joy through independence. Their main goal is therefore simple; to achieve happiness. Above all, they desire to experience paradise, though the exact nature of this can change depending on the brand.
What Makes the Innocent Work?
At their best, Innocent brands bring joy and brightness to life. Additionally, great Innocent brands bring optimism through their morality and honesty. Innocents naturally attract those with a desire for simplicity and independent fulfilment. As such, they can sometimes be seen as boring or childish to the casual observer. This can put people off interacting with the brand.
Innocents make great health and lifestyle brands despite this simplicity. Above all, they have an ability to make people feel safe. This means they can cut through the fears of their audience, which can make them the most trusted of the archetypes. Innocent brands are great at making people feel secure. As safety is a key goal, they are one of the calmest archetypes.
If you’re interested in finding your Brand Archetype and how it can help your business, take the quiz below for a quick look at your Archetype. Alternatively, book onto my Brand Adventurer course to discover even more about your brand.