# 3D-Printed Cups The Bholdable Tumbler by Bhold Design Keeps Drinks Hot and Fingers Cool By Meghan Young | Published 2014-11-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-cup References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/design/bhold-designs-bholdable-tumbler.php) & [bholddesign](http://bholddesign.com/products/bholdable-espresso-cup) Although one of the benefits of drinking a hot cup of coffee, cocoa or other steaming beverage is getting warm from the inside out, this 3D-printed cup addresses one of the drawbacks from such beverages as well. People can easily burn their fingers if it is too hot, which is an annoyance that this 3D-printed cup avoids. Made out of [ceramic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texture-ware), the 3D-printed cup was created by Bhold Design. It boasts three perforations that act as ventilation holes to ensure that the surface isn't too hot when held. Dubbed the Bholdable Tumbler, it solves a common problem in a chic way. Since each 3D-printed cup holds about 1.5 ounces of liquid, it is perfect for a [shot of espresso](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unavela). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **3d-printed Cups:** Opportunity for innovating the design and functionality of cups using 3D printing technology. - **Ceramic 3D Printing:** Potential to disrupt traditional ceramic manufacturing processes by leveraging 3D printing for customizable products with unique features. - **Heat-resistant Materials:** Demand for materials that can withstand high temperatures without transferring heat to the surface, opening up opportunities for development in various industries. ### Where This Applies - **Tableware:** Potential for transforming the design and functionality of cups in the tableware industry by leveraging 3D printing technology. - **Consumer Goods:** Innovation opportunity for companies in the consumer goods industry to develop heat-resistant and user-friendly products using 3D printing technology. - **Manufacturing:** Disruptive potential for the manufacturing industry to adopt 3D printing for producing customizable and efficient ceramic products with unique features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coffee-Cooling Travel Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beverage-tumbler.md) - [Handle-Free Coffee Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinch-hold.md) - [Heated Espresso-Sized Coffee Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heated-espresso-cup.md) - [Curvaceously Ergonomic Tumblers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porcelain-tumbler.md) - [Designer Glass Coffee Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ember-cold-tumbler.md) - [Collapsible Folding Carrier Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-cup.md) - [Desk Thermo Tumblers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessi-buri-tumbler.md) - [Three-in-One Heated Water Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heated-water-cup.md) - [Sensor-Packed Smart Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextmug.md)