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Spoon-Slotted Coffee Cups

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Lars Kloen Designed the Earless Mug to Maximize Drinking Design

— May 18, 2013 — Art & Design
The Earless Mug features a shapely design that does not require the drinker to grip onto a tiny handle. Instead, there is a spout that runs along one side of the vessel, providing a comfortable place for clutching the cup.

Within the mug, this spout acts as a convenient slot in which to store stir sticks and spoons so that they do not get in the way when sipping on piping hot java. The curvy porcelain cups are designed to fit into each other so that they can be stored easily and there is still room within the slots to keep small teaspoons, even when the mugs are stacked.

Change the way you hold your coffee cups with the Earless Mug design created by Lars Kloen.
Trend Themes
1. Non-handle Coffee Cups - The trend of coffee cups designed without handles is disrupting traditional mug designs and offering new ways to comfortably hold and drink hot beverages.
2. Integrated Storage Solutions - The trend of integrating storage features, like built-in slots for spoons and stir sticks, into coffee cups is creating convenient and clutter-free drinking experiences.
3. Modular Cup Designs - The trend of stackable and interlocking cup designs is revolutionizing storage and organization options for coffee cups, allowing for efficient use of space.
Industry Implications
1. Kitchenware - The kitchenware industry can explore innovative products that reimagine the design and functionality of coffee cups, such as creating non-handle options with integrated storage.
2. Hospitality - The hospitality industry can benefit from the use of non-handle coffee cups with integrated storage, providing customers with enhanced drinking experiences and efficient storage solutions.
3. Design and Manufacturing - The design and manufacturing industry can capitalize on the trend of modular cup designs by creating stackable and interlocking cup options that cater to consumer demands for space-saving and organized storage.
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