# Drip-Preventing Parasols The Cup Umbrella by Alessandro Busana Reduces Water Stains By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-04-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-umbrella References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/alessandro-busana-umbrella-contain-water-drips-07-04-2014/) & [alessandrobusana.it](http://www.alessandrobusana.it/wp/) The Cup Umbrella by Alessandro Busana is the perfect prevention method for those pesky drops of water that fall on the floor after a rainy walk outside. Closing one's parasol can become a messy matter, with water dripping everywhere, but by placing a cup on the top of the umbrella, Busana hopes to make this ordeal a little less complicated. The design is really quite simple, with a cup-like structure placed where the end point of the umbrella normally is. When a user then closes the umbrella, water drips into the cup instead of onto the floor. Granted, for those that give their parasol a quick shake before heading inside, this won't guarantee a few drops won't make their way on your clothes, but it should prevent water from falling on the carpet. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/alessandro-busana-umbrella-contain-water-drips-07-04-2014/), [alessandrobusana.it](http://www.alessandrobusana.it/wp/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Water-collecting Umbrellas:** Designing umbrellas with a built-in mechanism to collect and store water, preventing spills. - **Mess-free Closing Mechanisms:** Developing innovative closing systems for umbrellas that minimize water leakage and drips. - **Water-resistant Fabrics:** Creating advanced materials for umbrellas that repel water and prevent stains. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor Equipment:** Incorporating innovative features into umbrellas and other outdoor gear to enhance user experience. - **Home Decor:** Designing functional and stylish umbrella stands or containers for water collection. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Producing water-repellent fabrics for umbrellas and other waterproof products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Branch-Like Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aghsan.md) - [Rainwater Multifunctional Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raindrop-1.md) - [Disappearing Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coilo.md) - [Space-Inspired Folding Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloombrella.md) - [Flying Umbrella Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-umbrella.md) - [Artful Sculptural Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inbetween-umbrella.md) - [Umbrella Standpoint Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standpoint.md) - [Wall Art Umbrella Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justin-case.md) - [Self-Cleaning Measuring Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamfarms.md)