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Gangster Coffee Cups

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Fisticup Can Give a Serious Punch

— July 18, 2009 — Lifestyle
The Fisticup may be dangerous for those who aren't morning people. The coffee cup is a little gangster-fabulous, as it features brass knuckles as the cup holder.

If you are already a grumpy person who just can't handle early mornings, just imagine how your office co-workers will feel if you had this Fisticup coffee mug!

Implications - Coffee drinkers are plentiful and they're craving a unique experience. By making the vessel that they place their beloved beverage in playful and fun, businesses in the industry are separating themselves from the sea of bland competition. Take a hard look at your business or idea and ask yourself, "What makes me different from my competitors?" If you have a good answer to this, chances are that success will surely find you.
Trend Themes
1. Playful Coffee Cups - Bringing a sense of fun and uniqueness to coffee cup designs can set businesses apart in the saturated coffee industry market.
2. Personalized Beverage Containers - Customizing beverage containers can create a unique and appealing experience for consumers, giving businesses an edge in the competitive market.
3. Functional Novelty Items - Creating functional novelty items, like the Fisticup coffee mug, can capture the attention of consumers and provide them with an enjoyable and memorable product experience.
Industry Implications
1. Coffee - Innovative coffee cup designs can disrupt the coffee industry by attracting customers with unique and playful products.
2. Gift and Novelty - The market for personalized and functional novelty items presents opportunities for businesses to tap into consumer desire for unique and entertaining products.
3. Office Supplies - Introducing fun and creative office supplies, such as novelty coffee cups, can disrupt the industry by making work environments more enjoyable and engaging for employees.
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