# DIY Customized Mugs The ‘A Beautiful Mess’ Blog Shows How to Design With Sharpie Marke By Sarah Nazim | Published 2012-07-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-beautiful-mess-blog1 References: [abeautifulmess.typepad](http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/my_weblog/2012/06/his-her-sharpie-mug-diy.html) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Beautiful-Mess-Blog/179015645442533) This super easy DIY customized mug project from the ‘A Beautiful Mess’ blog is a great way to personalize your dishware. The craziest thing about it is that you don’t need any fancy paints or products, just some [Sharpie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharpie-studio) markers. All you need to make these is some [porcelain dishes or mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monte-porcelain), Sharpie markers, an oven and your artistic skills. You start by putting your creative skills to work by designing the dishware with a personal message or design. Then you simply pop your creation in the oven for 30 minutes in a 350 degree oven in order to preserve your design. The DIY customized mug would make for an incredibly amazing personalized gift that can be made for any occasion. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Customization:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform or service that allows individuals to easily customize various products. - **Do-it-yourself Culture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a marketplace that connects DIY enthusiasts with consumers who want personalized products. - **Accessible Artistry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop tools or technology that enable individuals to express their creativity on everyday items. ### Where This Applies - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build an online store specifically catering to DIY customization products. - **Home Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and produce DIY customization kits for home utensils and decor. - **Craft Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a subscription service supplying DIY enthusiasts with a curated selection of craft materials and tools. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Augmented Reality Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/long-distance-message-mug-coaster.md) - [Festive Tree-Inspired Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-tree-mugs.md) - [Dinosaur-Shaped Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kawaii-ceramic-dinosaur-mug.md) - [Holiday Crafting Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculpd.md) - [AI-Enhanced Smart Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelmug.md) - [Encouraging Reminder Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-goal-this-week-mug.md) - [Bell-Shaped Coffee Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-mug.md) - [Uniquely Shaped Drinkware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-doublewall-latte-mugs.md) - [Utensil Holding Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1handmug.md)