# Digit-Imprinted Drinking Glasses Finger-In Cups Provide Added Grip Through an Invisible Hand By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-07-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finger-in-cups References: [industrialdesignserved](http://www.industrialdesignserved.com/gallery/Finger-In/2933393) These Finger-In Cups reference the smooth and glossy silhouette of the common drinking glass yet they embody a set of unusual features. Designer Fanson Meng serves up a reliably graspable collection of tableware, already manipulated by a pair of hands during production. Where the [featureless pint glass or tumbler](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tumbler-by-air-up) might easily slip away from wet digits, it's very difficult to loose your grip on these. The impressions of [fingertips that appear to perforate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baricade) the [transparent skin of the vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-glassware) enter over 1 centimeter deep, making part of the user's interaction with the beverage container resemble that with a bowling ball. Practically speaking, the Finger-In cups are significantly more user-friendly than their conventional counterparts. Aesthetically, they offer unexpected visual intrigue that adds to their appeal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## 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 - **Digit-imprinted Tableware:** Opportunity for ceramic and glassware manufacturers to incorporate digit-imprinted designs in their products, providing improved grip and unique aesthetics. - **User-friendly Drinkware:** Opportunity for the drinkware industry to create products that are easier to hold and handle, enhancing user experience and reducing accidents. - **Interactive Beverage Containers:** Opportunity for designers and manufacturers to create drinkware that engages users through tactile experiences, creating a more immersive drinking experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Ceramic and Glassware Manufacturing:** Opportunity for ceramic and glassware manufacturers to innovate by incorporating new design elements and manufacturing techniques to create functional and visually appealing products. - **Drinkware Manufacturing:** Opportunity for drinkware manufacturers to develop new materials and design concepts that prioritize user-friendliness and safety. - **Product Design and Manufacturing:** Opportunity for designers and manufacturers to collaborate and create innovative and interactive beverage containers that enhance user experience and differentiate their products in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nesting Gem-Like Drinking Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upsidedownside-glasses.md) - [Sustainable Upcycled Glass Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmm-design.md) - [Captivating Tonal Drinking Glassware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podio-cup.md) - [Curvaceously Ergonomic Tumblers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porcelain-tumbler.md) - [Libation-Cooling Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diamas.md) - [Sensor-Guided Tea Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundsip.md) - [Drinking Ritual Finger Warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fingermittens.md) - [Anatomy-Inspired Glassware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-glasses.md) - [Cup-Integrated Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pairingware.md)