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VUE | Spring 2026

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The wellness aisle wasn't redesigned, it was reimagined. For years, "better-for-you" meant clinical. Muted greens, sterile whites, packaging that felt more pharmaceutical than desirable. Function came first. Aesthetics were an aerthought. Now, wellness has entered its beauty era. Today's brands aren't just selling benefits, they're selling identity. So color palettes, minimal typography, and tactile finishes have transformed packaging into something aspirational, even collectible. Products don't just sit on shelves, they live in gym bags, on vanities, and inside curated routines. Packaging no longer competes with soda. It competes with skincare. Enter Poppi. Where Diet Coke was about discipline, Poppi is about identity. e experience isn't just in the drink, it's in the way it's held, styled, and seen. Soft pastels replace metallic minimalism. Playfulness replaces austerity. And suddenly, what you're drinking becomes part of how you present yourself. THEN: DIET COKE = • 2000s skinny culture • Corporate desk vibes "I skipped lunch" energy • Silver can • Cold • Transactional • Boring NOW: Poppi = • Wellness • Glow • Aesthetic living • Soft colors • Gut health & balance • Less restriction, more c uration Color Palette soft over sterile Beauty first branding. Note a soda, a vibe. Logo ideas VUENJ.COM 45

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