# Drink-Identifying Cups The Cipher Cup is the Glass That Knows and Tells All By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-12-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cipher-cup References: [bookofjoe](http://www.bookofjoe.com/2009/12/cipher-glass-recognizes-drinks.html) & [beautifullife.info](http://www.beautifullife.info/industrial-design/creative-drinking-glass-cipher/) Ever wish your [drinking class could communicate with you](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gptea-set)? Well, it turns out that designer Damjan Stankovic was thinking the same thing. He created the Cipher cup to recognize drinks and [change color and pattern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texture-ware) for each one. The Cipher cup is covered in pixels and whenever a drink is poured, the pixels change color and display the name of the drink. Cipher can recognize milk, orange juice and [Coca-Cola](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-bottle-opener). **Implications** - The fact that this cup exists is already amazing. All the Cipher cup has to do is continue to improve upon its drink database and I'm sure it'll be a hit with consumers everywhere! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Smart Drinkware:** The trend of smart drinkware is on the rise as consumers seek innovative ways to enhance their drinking experience. - **Personalized Beverage Accessories:** The demand for personalized beverage accessories is growing, with consumers seeking unique and customizable options. - **Interactive Drinking Technology:** Advancements in interactive drinking technology are creating new possibilities for enhancing the enjoyment and functionality of drinkware. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry has the opportunity to develop and market smart drinkware that can recognize and interact with beverages. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can introduce personalized beverage accessories to enhance the drinking experience for customers and offer a unique selling point for their establishments. - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can leverage interactive drinking technology to create innovative drinkware that enhances the presentation and enjoyment of beverages. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Enhanced Smart Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelmug.md) - [QSR Color-Shift Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorchanging-cold-cups.md) - [Captivating Tonal Drinking Glassware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podio-cup.md) - [Shifting Hydration Cup Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tilting-water-cup.md) - [Sustainable Upcycled Glass Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmm-design.md) - [Beverage-Top Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripple-maker-ii-pro.md) - [Libation-Cooling Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diamas.md) - [Multifunctional Drinking Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keepcup-bottle.md) - [Dedicated Craft Cocktail Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-cocktail-glass.md)