I chose to focus on Pepsi buying Poppi because I care a lot about people eating healthy, and this deal feels like a turning point. Poppi built its brand around gut health and natural ingredients, and now that a massive company like Pepsi owns it, I’m wondering if it’ll stay the same. Will they keep the ingredients clean, or will things slowly change to boost profit?
In my drawing, I want to show Poppi as a more petite, brighter figure—fresh and happy-looking—next to a more prominent Pepsi figure that feels more corporate and a little overpowering. I might also add a person who represents everyday people, like the average consumer, caught in the middle of this deal and unsure what to think.
I’m not going for an objective look—I want to show my point of view. I’m skeptical. I’ll try to show how Poppi and Pepsi interact, maybe through their body language and facial expressions. I want the drawing to reflect hope but also concern and show the tension between a trustworthy brand and a company known for being more profit-driven.