The Explorer
The Explorer style archetype at a glance
Understanding your Explorer Style Archetype.
AKA – The seeker, wanderer, individualist, generalist, trailblazer, pioneer, adventurer, iconoclast.
Goal – To experience a better, more authentic, more fulfilling life, freedom, identity.
Greatest fear – Getting trapped, conformity, and inner emptiness.
Weakness – Aimless wandering, becoming a misfit.
Turn offs – Conformity, alienation, stagnation, limitations, rules.
Talent – Autonomy, ambition, being true to one’s soul.
Awesome at – Pushing the boundaries. Going off the beaten path to forge a new one.
Voice & vibe – Open-minded, resourceful, tolerant, curious, enthusiastic, daring, resourceful, adventurous.
Motto – Don’t fence me in.
Words to live by – You only get one life, get out and make it count.
Champions – Exploration, independence, individuality, non-conformity, self-discovery, self-sufficiency.
Wants to feel – Adventurous, cultured, “I have no limits,” amazed and alive.
Tips for showing your Explorer style.
- Whether dressing your intention, creating a personal brand style, building a brand identity, decorating your creative workspace and home office, or creating exceptional and original work – choose design elements that make you and others feel adventurous, cultured, “I have no limits,” amazed and alive.
- Be sure to photograph all of the places you go or the new things you try and display them on the walls of your home or creative spaces.
- Even if you aren’t travelling the world, you can show your Explorer Archetype by exploring new techniques, ideas, and tools. Explore locations close to home…even in your own backyard.
- Choose colours from your Fascinating Colour palette that enhance your experiences – for you, life is about enjoying a wide variety of experiences, so that should reflect in your wardrobe, home, and creative spaces.