2016 Pepsi wanted to fit in. 2026 Pepsi wants to be remembered. Back in 2016, Pepsi leaned hard i...2016 Pepsi wanted to fit in. 2026 Pepsi wants to be remembered. Back in 2016, Pepsi leaned hard i...
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2016 Pepsi wanted to fit in. 2026 Pepsi wants to be remembered.
Back in 2016, Pepsi leaned hard into the clean, minimal look-simple sans-serif type, a softened red-white-blue globe, very digital-friendly, very safe. It worked, but it also kind of blended in. Fast forward to now, and the brand feels way more confident. Stronger contrast, richer electric blues, heavier type, and the Pepsi name finally taking up space again.
My hot take: minimalism was never the issue-blandness was. This shift feels less about trends and more about brands realizing that being distinctive matters more than playing it safe. Pepsi choosing bold color and presence feels like a return to personality instead of comfort.
🥤 Curious what you think-do you prefer the clean, minimal Pepsi of the mid-2010s, or the louder, more confident Pepsi we’re seeing now?
Monserrat's avatar
Here's a look at their past logos compared to the current one 👀
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Julia's avatar
Crazy to see how much their logo has evolved, meanwhile I never even noticed. Their brand power is just through the roof lol
Monserrat's avatar
Yep! That’s the sweet spot - subtle evolution with strong recognition ✨
KAZI RAFIQ UDDIN's avatar
Pepsi’s logo evolution is a great example of how brands balance familiarity with modernity. The core identity stays recognizable, while subtle refinements keep it culturally relevant.
Pranav's avatar
Looks nice Monserrat 🙌🏻
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🙌🏻🥤
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😊🥤
Rishi's avatar
Pepsi just wants to look cool while sponsoring the IPLs. It's a good case study though
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Yep, it’s an interesting case study from a design standpoint! ✨
JAVIER's avatar
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love the Pepsi of the mid 2010s video vibe!
KAZI RAFIQ UDDIN's avatar
This is beautifully done. The warmth really comes through, especially in the typography and packaging — it feels approachable without losing that premium touch. Amazing balance
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Yes! Love how they made it feel inviting
Rana Naveed's avatar
Love the take—blandness really was the hidden cost of the minimalist era. The new branding feels much more intentional and unapologetic. Its a great example of a brand finding its voice again after trying to 'blend in' for a decade.
Mishaal's avatar
When animations flow like this, the product instantly feels premium .
Monserrat's avatar
definitely!!
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I always welcome change! Love how trends/vibes are cyclical
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It’s fun seeing old trends come back with a fresh twist 💫
John's avatar
Lots of beverage companies have been doing redesigns. I noticed a lot of the coloring on like Poppi soda cans as well and the new Fanta redesigns. I think the ad space have been moving into motion designs now for marketing. I see a lot more motion designs coming on.
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Yeah! The colorful redesigns really pop, and motion adds so much into it 💫 Poppi is actually one of my favorite brands - love their branding and packaging. I’ve also noticed some of their motion designs they’ve rolled out, which are super fun.
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Good vibes
A.'s avatar
Back to when 201 was all about style and brand personality. and now then brands had to be more confident and bolder to take more shares and trigger more customers.
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Definitely!
Jason's avatar
I like how this new logo feels like a riff on the older variants.
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it definitely nods to the older versions while feeling fresh! 🙌🏻
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so sick
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🙌🏻
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