brand-architecture

Defines brand hierarchy models and naming systems for multi-product portfolios.

Updated Apr 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mm88nl-web/casi-app --skill brand-architecture-mm88nl-web
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Skill: brand-architecture
Source: https://github.com/mm88nl-web/casi-app/tree/main/.agents/skills/brand-architecture
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mm88nl-web/casi-app --skill brand-architecture-mm88nl-web

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Companies that grow beyond a single product often end up with inconsistent naming, fragmented marketing, and confused customers because they never defined how their brands relate to each other. This Skill provides a structured framework for auditing a brand portfolio and choosing the right architecture model. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Four Architecture Models: Explains and recommends among Branded House, House of Brands, Endorsed Brand, and Hybrid models with real-world examples like Google, P&G, Marriott, and Apple. - Portfolio Audit & Hierarchy Map: Produces a structured audit of every product and sub-brand, then maps parent-child brand relationships with naming, visual, and messaging conventions. - Naming System & Governance: Builds naming rules, a decision tree for new launches, and governance checklists so future products fit the architecture. - Use Case: A startup launching its third product asks whether to name it under the parent brand or give it an independent identity; the Skill walks through audience overlap, positioning, and equity transfer to recommend a model and naming convention. ## Quick Start Ask the AI to define a brand architecture for your company by listing your current products, target audiences, and planned launches.

Frequently Asked Questions about brand-architecture

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I choose between a branded house and a house of brands?▼

Choose a branded house when products share one audience and you want to build a single master brand, like Google. Choose a house of brands when products serve very different audiences and each needs its own market position, like Procter & Gamble.

What is a brand architecture framework?▼

A brand architecture framework defines how a parent brand relates to its products and sub-brands. It covers the architecture model, brand hierarchy map, naming conventions, visual identity relationships, and governance rules for future launches.

How do I name a new product under an existing brand?▼

Run the decision tree: check whether the product serves the same audience, whether it needs its own identity, and whether parent credibility helps. Then apply the naming convention, such as Parent plus Descriptor for a branded house.

When should a company use an endorsed brand model?▼

Use an endorsed model when entering new markets where parent credibility helps but the product needs differentiation, like Courtyard by Marriott. The risk is a muddled middle that is neither fully independent nor fully unified.

What are the risks of a hybrid brand architecture?▼

A hybrid architecture mixes models across the portfolio, like Apple combining a branded house with Beats as a separate brand. Its main risk is complexity, requiring clear rules about which products follow which model.