# Tilted Sanitary Mugs The Rim and the Interior of the Bevel Cup Maintain Better Cleanliness By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-12-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bevel-cup References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/12/20/cup-designed-for-better-hygiene/) & [red-dot.sg](http://www.red-dot.sg/concept/index.htm) The germophobes among us might be constantly anxious about the unsatisfactory storage of objects like [drinking glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeris-doublewalled-glassware). Thankfully the design of the Bevel Cup aims to improve on the current practice by ensuring that the item stays clean between its wash and its next use. Zhou Buyi and Gao Fenglin contemplated the pair of problems associated with placing [coffee cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unavela) either upright or upside-down. The first invites dishwater to pool and dust to collect while the second one dirties the rim with whatever bacteria lies on the countertop or within the cupboard. The solution is a [chamfered handle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vssl-rift-tumbler) that's top can support the weight of the Bevel Cup in a balanced manner. The 2012 Red Dot Design Award concept winner can then be faced down with its round edge touching nothing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Tilted Sanitary Mugs:** Designing houseware products with tilted features for better cleanliness and hygiene. - **Germophobic Storage Solutions:** Developing innovative designs that prevent the accumulation of dust and bacteria on commonly used objects. - **Chamfered Handle Designs:** Exploring new handle designs that improve the balance and cleanliness of drinking cups. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Houseware:** Incorporating innovative designs into kitchen and dining products to enhance cleanliness and hygiene. - **Product Design:** Introducing new design approaches to create storage solutions that address germophobia and hygiene concerns. - **Food and Beverage:** Adopting new cup handle designs to offer customers a more sanitary and convenient drinking experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shifting Hydration Cup Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tilting-water-cup.md) - [Curvaceously Ergonomic Tumblers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porcelain-tumbler.md) - [Effortless Tea Brewing Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuptone-teacup.md) - [Handle-Free Coffee Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinch-hold.md) - [Ergonomically Designed Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergonomically-designed-mug.md) - [Desk Thermo Tumblers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessi-buri-tumbler.md) - [Nesting Gem-Like Drinking Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upsidedownside-glasses.md) - [Bell-Shaped Coffee Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-mug.md) - [Self-Cleaning Measuring Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamfarms.md)