This coffee cup artwork from Josh Hara are meta in that they usually reflect some aspect of caffeinated culture. Drawn on the blank portion of disposable Starbucks cups, the illustrations are usually done in simple black ink, with occasional splashes of color. The cartoonist and hilarious Twitter presence posts his coffee cup artwork on his Instagram account (yoyoha).
These drawings will likely bring a little more joy to your morning, especially when paired with coffee. In addition to depicting society's addiction to coffee, Hara also includes pop culture references and other spoofs. This includes a critical look of celebrities like Justin Bieber and Kimye (Kim Kardashian and Kanye West) and interpreting the iconic Say Anything boom box hold.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Coffee Cup Artwork
- Create a marketplace for artists to showcase and sell their coffee cup artwork designs to coffee shops worldwide.
- Pop Culture Illustrations
- Develop an app that allows people to customize their coffee cup with pop culture illustrations and share their unique designs on social media.
- Caffeine Addiction Humor
- Organize comedy shows at coffee shops where comedians make jokes about society's addiction to caffeine and coffee culture.
Where This Applies
- Coffee Shops
- Partner with artists to offer exclusive coffee cup artwork designs to attract customers and differentiate from competitors.
- Technology
- Develop an augmented reality experience for coffee lovers to see their favorite pop culture illustrations come to life on their coffee cups.
- Entertainment
- Create a web series featuring Josh Hara showcasing his creative process and interviews with other coffee cup artwork artists.
