Gone were the words “Starbucks Coffee.” What remained was only the siren herself—now center stage, crowned in green, commanding attention.
But the real story? It wasn’t about what was removed.
It was about what was quietly added.
A Closer Look at Her Face
Hold your next Starbucks cup and really look at the siren. You might notice something strange—something you’ve never registered, but once seen, can’t be unseen.
Her face, at first glance, appears perfectly symmetrical. But it’s not. Look closer:
- Her right nostril is slightly lower than the left.
- One eye is gently shadowed by the curve of her nose bridge.
- The right side of her face is a touch darker than the other.
These aren’t accidents. They’re intentional design choices. Imperfections, woven delicately into the image by artists who wanted her to feel more real.