# Ceramic Postcards Post Cup Allows You to Send Messages on Mugs By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2009-01-17 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-postcards-post-cup-allows-you-to-send-messages-on-mugs References: [baekdal](http://www.baekdal.com/design/cool_objects/post-cup/) & [baileydoesntbark](http://baileydoesntbark.com/) Let’s face it, postcards are so old hat. I know it, you know it, and PostCup knows it. Which is probably why they decided to pimp up the postcard concept and create these [postcard-inspired cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-can-cards) that allow you to send a special message to someone in a unique way. The cups feature a [printed message on the front](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-coffee-day-cups), with choices including ‘Love You,’ ‘Miss You’ and ‘Thinking of You,’ and on the back there is space for you to write a [personal message](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-message-concept) in the form of a post card. I imagine that grandmas especially will love receiving these! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Digital Postcard Trends:** Opportunity to create digital postcards that combine the charm of traditional postcards with the convenience of modern technology. - **Personalized Messaging Trends:** Growing demand for customizable messaging products that allow individuals to send unique and heartfelt messages. - **Interactive Gift Ideas Trends:** Innovative products that provide an interactive and engaging gifting experience. ### Where This Applies - **Printing and Stationery Industry:** Potential for collaboration between printing companies and technology providers to develop digital postcard printing services. - **Gift and Souvenir Industry:** Opportunity for the gift and souvenir industry to expand their product offerings by incorporating personalized messaging options. - **E-commerce Industry:** Potential for e-commerce platforms to offer customized messaging features for gift products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Postcard Cafe Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/postcards-from-peets.md) - [Augmented Reality Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/long-distance-message-mug-coaster.md) - [Digital Postcard Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-postcard.md) - [Hybrid Mail Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-letter-card-co.md) - [Hidden Cat Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cute-cat-coffee-cup.md) - [Modular Porcelain Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corcelain.md) - [Customizable Marketing Postcards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartpress.md) - [Connected Communicative Tea Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gptea-set.md) - [Uniquely Shaped Drinkware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-doublewall-latte-mugs.md)