The Tank Up Coffee Mug Signals When To Fuel Up
Elise Ying-Hei Ho — October 22, 2012 — Art & Design
References: perpetualkid & thinkgeek
You'll know when it's time to refuel with the Tank Up coffee mug.
After a long night, let it be partying, overtime or catching up on TV, there's nothing like a piping hot cup of coffee to wake you up. Made with heat-sensitive printing, the fuel gauge on the outside of the mug is an indicator of how low on fuel -- or coffee -- you are, signalling you to gas up. Since the design can sense the temperature of the cup's contents, it's also a good indicator of when you need to dump out the old stuff for a fresh cup of Joe. Unfortunately, this geeky Tank Up coffee mug is microwave but not dishwasher safe.
After a long night, let it be partying, overtime or catching up on TV, there's nothing like a piping hot cup of coffee to wake you up. Made with heat-sensitive printing, the fuel gauge on the outside of the mug is an indicator of how low on fuel -- or coffee -- you are, signalling you to gas up. Since the design can sense the temperature of the cup's contents, it's also a good indicator of when you need to dump out the old stuff for a fresh cup of Joe. Unfortunately, this geeky Tank Up coffee mug is microwave but not dishwasher safe.
Trend Themes
1. Temperature-monitoring Coffee Cups - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the coffee industry with coffee cups that use heat-sensitive printing to indicate when it's time to refuel.
2. Heat-sensitive Printing - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the printing industry with advancements in heat-sensitive printing technology for various applications.
3. Smart Drinkware - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the drinkware industry by integrating technology to create smart cups that provide useful information to users.
Industry Implications
1. Coffee Industry - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the coffee industry with technology-driven products like temperature-monitoring coffee cups.
2. Printing Industry - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the printing industry by incorporating heat-sensitive printing technology in various products.
3. Drinkware Industry - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the drinkware industry by developing smart drinkware that offers additional functionalities.
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