# Urban Mug Rugs The Flowing City Coaster by Liu Chenhsu is Sleek and Contemporary By Meghan Young | Published 2010-11-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowing-city-coaster References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/11/11/a-town-under-cup/) & [megawing.tw](http://www.megawing.com.tw) Inspired by [urban grids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-grid) the Flowing City Coaster is offers a sleek and contemporary way to avoid those [condensation rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zodiac-constellation-coasters). Interestingly, if you used your imagination, these droplets could seem like a flood has overtaken the urban setting. Designed by Liu Chenhsu of MEGAWING, the Flowing City Coaster is made out of [silicone gel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-ice-sets). It is available in two versions: clear and black. Priced at $12, you can probably even give this mug rugs to you kids to play with when they're not in use. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Urban-inspired Home Decor:** Designing home decor inspired by elements of urban settings, such as grids and skyscrapers, to create sleek and contemporary products. - **Functional Coasters:** Developing coasters that not only prevent condensation rings but can also add an aesthetic touch to home decor. - **Novelty Silicone Products:** Creating products made out of silicone that are not only functional but also offer a playful touch to everyday life. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** Incorporating urban-inspired designs into home decor products, such as coasters, placemats, and wall art. - **Kitchenware:** Developing functional and visually appealing coasters and other kitchenware products using unique materials such as silicone gel. - **Toy and Game:** Offering novelty silicone products, such as coasters, as toys or interactive games for children to play with when not in use as drink coasters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Tabletop Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-tabletop-coaster.md) - [Barbie-Inspired Coaster Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbieinspired-coaster-set.md) - [Aquatic Beverage Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crab-inspired-coasters.md) - [Cork Coaster-Integrated Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polka-coffee-table.md) - [Turntable-Inspired Coaster Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needledrop-coaster-set.md) - [Customized Film-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugriders.md) - [Urban Coffee Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-carriers.md) - [Astrological Drinkware Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zodiac-constellation-coasters.md) - [Chromatic Oceanic Coffee Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-ceramics-travel-mugs.md)