archetypes

Translate emotional personality patterns into brand, product, and onboarding design choices.

6|3|Updated May 3, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/HDeibler/universal-design-principles --skill archetypes-hdeibler
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Skill: archetypes
Source: https://github.com/HDeibler/universal-design-principles/tree/main/plugins/aesthetics-and-emotion-principles/skills/archetypes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/HDeibler/universal-design-principles --skill archetypes-hdeibler

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Archetypes help you avoid generic or emotionally inconsistent branding by clarifying which underlying personality, story pattern, and form-language your product should communicate to users.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Brand personality alignment: Define an archetype (e.g., Sage, Hero, Caregiver) and ensure your voice, visuals, and messaging reinforce it across touchpoints.
  • Onboarding and narrative arcs: Structure product onboarding narratives using archetype-driven story patterns such as the hero’s journey to make users feel like the protagonist.
  • Character, mascot, and expressive surfaces: Guide character design and narrative content so the emotional “fit” matches the intended user experience and positioning.

Quick Start

Use the archetypes skill to select a brand archetype for our product and rewrite our landing page value proposition so it consistently reflects that archetype.

Frequently Asked Questions about archetypes

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I define a brand personality that stays consistent across all my product touchpoints?

Defining a brand personality requires mapping emotional patterns, such as the Sage or Hero, to target audience motivations and enforcing cross-surface coherence across voice, visuals, and messaging. This approach ensures your brand personality aligns consistently across all touchpoints.

What is the best way to structure a product onboarding narrative using storytelling?

The best way to structure a product onboarding narrative is using archetype-driven story patterns like the hero’s journey to make users feel like the protagonist. This storytelling approach aligns onboarding narrative arcs with target audience motivations for a cohesive experience.

How do I design a mascot or character that matches my intended user experience?

To design a mascot or character that matches your user experience, translate emotional personality patterns into actionable narrative and surface-level choices. Character design must enforce archetype consistency so the emotional fit matches your intended positioning and narrative content.

Can I use brand archetypes to rewrite my landing page value proposition?

Yes, you can use brand archetypes to rewrite your landing page value proposition by selecting an archetype and adjusting your messaging to consistently reflect that personality. This ensures your marketing positioning aligns with the chosen emotional pattern and target audience motivations.

When do I need brand archetype mapping for my marketing positioning?

You need brand archetype mapping for marketing positioning when you must avoid generic or emotionally inconsistent branding by clarifying which underlying personality your product should communicate. It calibrates selection by mapping emotional patterns to audience motivations using a research lineage.