# Caffeine Addiction Illustrations Josh Hara's Coffee Cup Artwork Reflects Aspects of Pop Culture By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-11-14 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-cup-artwork References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2014/11/13/coffee-cup-comics/) & [instagram](http://instagram.com/yoyoha) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shade-akanbi) cups, the illustrations are usually done in simple black ink, with occasional splashes of color. The cartoonist and hilarious [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/https-twitterviewer.net) presence posts his coffee cup artwork on his [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-starbucks-blend) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Coffee-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andrew-rae.md) - [$1,000 Coffee Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expensive-coffee.md) - [Limited-Edition Cup Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shade-akanbi.md) - [Barista-Inspired Holiday Cup Spots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawn-together.md) - [Artistic QSR Merch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-singleton.md) - [Charming Cartoon Cafe Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-cup-giveaway.md) - [Playful Coffee Merch Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-x-mofusand.md) - [Iconic Cartoon Drinkware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-and-peanuts.md) - [Modern Coffee Packaging Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-products.md)