designMonday, July 20, 2026

Coca-Cola gets a brand overhaul from JKR

Coca-Cola's redesign by Jones Knowles Ritchie is the day's biggest story, a masterclass in amplifying iconic assets. Meanwhile, a new home robot tries to blend in with furniture, and a design rule from Rami Ismail offers a practical framework for creative directors.

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Brand and identity

Coca-Cola's new look isn't a revolution, it's a distillation, making the brand more itself.

#01www.creativebloq.comJul 20

Coca-Cola gets new look that "makes Cola-Cola more Cola-Cola"

Coca-Cola's complete brand redesign by Jones Knowles Ritchie focuses on amplifying its iconic red, typography, and contour bottle into a cohesive global system. The brief was to 'make Coca-Cola more Coca-Cola', a rare example of a major brand doubling down on its heritage rather than reinventing.

by Georgia Coggan9 min readRead original

#02www.idealhome.co.ukJul 20

3 future-proof kitchen colours that will make your scheme stand the test of time – trending tones that also have longevity

A guide to three 'future-proof' kitchen colors aims to help homeowners balance trendiness with longevity. The advice is practical for anyone planning a renovation that needs to last.

by Holly Cockburn9 min readRead original

#03www.idealhome.co.ukJul 20

Is Christmas in July a tacky sales gimmick or a good opportunity to snap up a bargain? Help us settle the debate

A debate on whether Christmas in July sales are tacky or a smart bargain opportunity. It's a light read but touches on how seasonal marketing affects consumer perception.

Design thinking

From a practical creative framework to a robot that prioritizes aesthetics, design thinking takes varied forms today.

#04ltpf.ramiismail.comJul 20

75-20-5

Rami Ismail's 75-20-5 rule is a simple time allocation framework for creative directors: 75% on the core, 20% on the adjacent, 5% on experiments. It's a practical tool for balancing focus and exploration.

#05www.yankodesign.comJul 20

Weave’s $8,000 Isaac 1 Is the Home Robot That Dresses Like Furniture

Weave's Isaac 1 home robot is designed to look like furniture rather than a machine, with a fabric-covered body that blends into domestic interiors. At $8,000, it's a bet that aesthetics matter as much as function in robotics.

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