NYCxDESIGN: Contour
A Decade of Photography for Coca-Cola® Global Design by Guy Aroch and Anna Palma

Art x Design
Partnered with Coca-Cola
→ Keynote
→ The International Center for Photography, 84 Ludlow Street, New York, NY 10002
→ May 15th, Doors Open at 10:30AM, Panel Begins at 11:30 AM
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For over a decade, Coca–Cola Global Design has partnered with renowned photographers Guy Aroch and Anna Palma to craft visual stories that have shaped culture and left an indelible mark on the brand’s creative legacy.
Now, for the first time, the vault is opening—unveiling an all-new exhibit that celebrates the synergy between Coca–Cola and these visionary artists. This retrospective pulls back the curtain, revealing how photography has helped shape Coca–Cola’s global identity.
Through a rich visual narrative, the exhibit unveils untold stories and never-before-seen images, offering insight into the creative process. Contour reveals how art and design transcend culture and stand the test of time. From refreshing lifestyle moments and the mouthwatering appeal of Coca–Cola to cinematic compositions and emotional connections, these photographs embody the joy and timelessness that have defined Coca–Cola for over a century.
This exhibit also marks a milestone—the 110-year anniversary of the iconic Coca–Cola Contour Bottle, a design classic and one of the most famous shapes in the world. Often prominently featured in Guy Aroch and Anna Palma’s work, the bottle stands as both a muse and a global symbol of refreshment and creativity.
Presenters

Guy Aroch and Anna Palma
Guy Aroch and Anna Palma
Award-Winning photographers & directors
Guy Aroch and Anna Palma are photographers and directors known as cinematic visual storytellers. Partners in work and life, they began their journey together while students at the School of Visual Arts in New York City, where a love for each other—and for the creation of imagery—first took shape.
They work individually and as a collective, a male and female gaze that brings an instinctive approach to photography—synchronizing Guy’s warmth, composition, and color with Anna’s intimacy and eye for detail. Their work is human in nature, and their ability to direct their subjects draws the viewer into the heart of the action. The feeling is visceral, making one feel present in the moment that is captured.
Guy and Anna’s work spans fashion, luxury, and design with many of the world’s leading brands. Their most vital collaboration is with The Coca-Cola Company and the development of “Contour,” a new way to capture the essence of the iconic Contour Bottle.
Coke has championed creativity and enabled Guy and Anna to express how they see the world and culture at large. The work has been shaped and inspired by an incredible creative partner in the Coca-Cola Global Design Team, led by Rapha Abreu, whose vision and dedication have been a constant source of inspiration for Guy and Anna.
The journey over the past 10 years has seen so many changes in the world and how we all see each other. We could not have made this work happen without so many incredible creative collaborators (James Sommerville, Max Anselmoi, Dennis Lanni, Deanna Hagan, Isaiah Weiss, Claudia Ficca), inspirational subjects to photograph, and our work partners Meghan Fitzgerald-Brown and Kelly Penford from Birdhouse, who have been with us every step of this incredible journey.
Guy Aroch
and Anna Palma
Award-Winning photographers & directors

Rapha Abreu
Rapha Abreu
Vice President, Global Design
The Coca-Cola Company
Rapha Abreu is a visionary design leader with over two decades of experience revolutionizing global brands. Currently serving as the Vice President of Global Design at The Coca-Cola Company, Rapha oversees the design expressions for some of the world’s most iconic billion-dollar brands, including Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta, Minute Maid, Powerade, and Smartwater. He became the first Latino to hold this prestigious position, exemplifying his ability to break barriers while driving innovative design strategies.
At Coca-Cola, Rapha leads a comprehensive global design strategy, focusing on brand identity, visual language, product design, interactive design, motion identity, and retail design. He is celebrated for his ability to blend creativity with strategic vision, flawless aesthetics with breakthrough functionality, creating distinctive and cohesive brand experiences that resonate worldwide.
Before his current role, Rapha was the Vice President and Global Head of Design at Restaurant Brands International, where he spearheaded the widely celebrated rebranding of Burger King, as well as transformative design projects for Popeyes and Tim Hortons. His visionary work at RBI set new benchmarks in the quick-service restaurant industry, particularly with innovative retail concepts like the flagship Popeyes store in Shanghai and touchless design standards for Burger King.
Rapha’s work has garnered multiple prestigious awards, including multiple Gold Cannes Lions, D&AD Wood and Graphite Pencils, and Dieline Awards. His Burger King rebrand alone earned him over 50 accolades such as Fast Company’s Rebrand of the Year and Gold awards from the Art Directors Club.
In addition to his professional achievements, Rapha has served as a jury president for The One Show and Brazil Design Awards, and a judge for prominent awards like D&AD, Effie, Dieline and El Dorado. His thought leadership extends to conference presentations at renowned events such as D&AD Festival, How Design Live, and Adobe Max. His expertise has also been featured in numerous publications, including Fast Company, Creative Review, and Forbes.
Rapha Abreu
Vice President, Global Design, The Coca-Cola Company
Moderator

Lisa Smith
Lisa Smith
ECD, Global at Jones Knowles Ritchie
Lisa has a career spanning over two decades, where she has become renowned for her transformative work with some of the world’s most cherished brands. As Executive Creative Director, Global at JKR, her strategic vision has played a pivotal role in the global rebrand efforts for clients such as The Coca-Cola Company, Burger King, Impossible Foods, Nordstrom Rack, Mozilla, and Manischewitz. Prior to JKR, Lisa was ECD of Chobani where she was responsible for putting creativity at the heart of the company, overseeing a rebrand that transformed the business, expanding its product offering and increasing customer loyalty, directly translating to top-line growth. Lisa was also Head of Design at Wolff Olins NY, focused on creating ground-breaking and commercially successful work for USA Today, The Met and Zocdoc. Lisa’s creative excellence was recognized in 2021 when Fast Company named her as one of the Most Creative People, saluting her contributions behind ‘the biggest redesigns of the decade’. The recent launches she’s led have secured her features in publications such as the New York Times, New York Magazine, Fast Company, Forbes, Washington Post and more. Lisa has also picked up notable accolades throughout her career including Fast Company’s Rebrand of the Year and a Gold Cannes Lion for Burger King, a Brand Impact Award in Culture for The Met, a Cannes Lions Silver and a Fast Company Innovation by Design Award for the rebrand of USA Today. She has sat as jury president for Design at Cannes Lions and D&AD, and is on the Board of Trustees at D&AD.
Lisa Smith
ECD, Global at Jones Knowles Ritchie
International Cener of Photography Museum