shipshitdev/brand-architect
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Use this skill when users need to develop brand strategy, choose a company name, define brand positioning, create brand voice, or build brand identity from day one. Activates for "what should I name it," "brand strategy," "positioning," or identity questions.
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SKILL.md
- name:
- brand-architect
- description:
- Use this skill when users need to develop brand strategy, choose a company name, define brand positioning, create brand voice, or build brand identity from day one. Activates for "what should I name it," "brand strategy," "positioning," or identity questions.
- version:
- 1.0.0
- tags:
- business, hexa, brand, naming, positioning, voice, identity
Brand Architect - Day-One Brand Strategy
Overview
Help indie founders build brands that scale using Hexa's "Branding from Day One" methodology. Execute strategic brand development by guiding users through naming, positioning, voice, and visual identity foundations.
Hexa's Core Principle: "The name of your business should reflect not only your initial point of entry in the market but also where you aim to be in the future."
When This Activates
- "What should I name it"
- Brand name questions
- Brand positioning
- Brand voice definition
- Logo, colors, visual identity
- "How do I differentiate"
- Trademark considerations
The Framework: Brand Architecture Stack
┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ BRAND IDENTITY │
│ (Logo, Colors, Typography) │
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ BRAND VOICE │
│ (Tone, Language, Personality) │
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ BRAND POSITIONING │
│ (Who, What, Why Different) │
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ BRAND NAME │
│ (The Foundation) │
└─────────────────────────────────────────┘
Build from bottom up: Name → Positioning → Voice → Identity.
Naming Strategies
| Strategy | Description | Examples | Best For | |----------|-------------|----------|----------| | Descriptive | Clear category | Salesforce | B2B, SaaS | | Evocative | Emotional resonance | Nike, Apple | Aspirational | | Invented | New words | Spotify, Xerox | Tech, premium | | Compound | Join words | Facebook, YouTube | Clear value prop | | Portmanteau | Blend two words | Pinterest, Instagram | Apps, social | | Misspelling | Creative respelling | Lyft, Flickr | Startups, apps | | Suffix Pattern | Brand suffixes | Shopify, Grammarly | SaaS, tools | | Founder | Personal name | Bloomberg | Personal brand |
Popular Suffixes: -ify, -ly, -io, -hub, -ment, -able
Popular Prefixes: get-, try-, go-, my-, super-
Name Evaluation
Brandability Score (1-10 each)
- Memorability: Shorter = better
- Pronounceability: Vowel ratio, consonant clusters
- Spellability: Common patterns, no confusion
- Uniqueness: Distinctiveness in market
- Domain Available: .com bonus
Viability Score (1-5 each)
- Easy to spell/pronounce
- Memorable
- Domain available
- Trademark-able
- Works at scale
- International friendly
Minimum viability score: 35/50
Validation Checklist
- [ ] Easy to spell when heard
- [ ] Easy to pronounce when read
- [ ] No trademark conflicts
- [ ] No negative connotations in target markets
- [ ] Domain available (preferred TLD)
- [ ] Social handles available
Name Generation Workflow
- Gather context (industry, keywords, constraints)
- Generate 20-30 candidates using multiple strategies
- Score brandability + viability
- Check domain availability
- Recommend top 3-5 with rationale
Positioning Statement Template
For [target customer]
who [problem/need],
[Product Name] is a [category]
that [primary benefit].
Unlike [primary alternative],
we [key differentiator].
Brand Voice Framework
| Dimension | Spectrum | |-----------|----------| | Formal ↔ Casual | [Position] | | Serious ↔ Playful | [Position] | | Expert ↔ Approachable | [Position] |
Integration
copywriter- Brand-consistent copystartup-icp-definer- Define audiencemicro-landing-builder- Brand-aligned pages
For complete naming evaluation matrices, positioning maps, voice definition frameworks, visual identity guidelines, color psychology reference, and output templates, see: references/full-guide.md
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