# Interactive Emoji Cups The Creative Paper Cups from Up Mug are Both Adorable and Customizable By Paul Maccarone | Published 2013-08-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-paper-cups References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/359721/Adorable-Paper-Cups-With-Tear-Off-Emoticon-Faces/) & [upmug](http://www.upmug.com/emoji-paper-cup.html) The new creative paper cups from Up Mug are an amazing invention that allows its users to customize the entire look of their cups. Whatever emotion you want to choose, the paper cups are so completely interactive that the possibilities are endless. Interactive products are in high-demand right now as the world is in a state of personalization, where everyone wants to have something that’s special to themselves. These cups are a superbly done example of the [customizable inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igloo-custom) that people are seeking now. With an association to the widely used [Internet emoticons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-gum-emoji), the cups will be targeting market segments that include the connected generation as well as younger children. There are hundreds of different combinations to keep things fresh with these cups. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Interactive Emoji Cups:** Interactive products are in high demand and customizable inventions, such as these cups, provide great opportunities for disrupting the industry. - **Personalization:** In a world focused on personalization, these customizable cups offer consumers a unique experience while disrupting traditional paper cup designs. - **Emoticon Association:** With its association to widely-used Internet emoticons, this product targets younger audiences and provides opportunities for new interactive marketing strategies. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Paper Cup Industry:** This product provides disruption to the traditional paper cup industry and offers new opportunities for unique customization of disposable products. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Restaurants and coffee shops can take advantage of these customizable cups as a unique way to offer a personalized experience to their customers. - **Promotional Products Industry:** This product can be utilized by businesses as a creative and interactive promotional item for events, social media campaigns, or in-store promotions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Emotional Support Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moodmug-water-bottle.md) - [Personalized AI Emojis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emojifyer-ai.md) - [AI-Enhanced Smart Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelmug.md) - [Accordion-Style Coffee Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accordion-paper-cup.md) - [Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-covers.md) - [QSR Color-Shift Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorchanging-cold-cups.md) - [Modular Porcelain Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corcelain.md) - [Personalized Animated Emojis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omoji.md) - [Anthropomorphic Cup Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusesable-coffee.md)