# 3D Zoo Animal Mugs This Giraffe Mug is a Fun Way to Drink Your Morning Coffee By Nicole Ballantyne-Choo | Published 2013-08-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giraffe-mug References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/285391141/Giraffe-Mug) & [fancy](http://fancy.com/Dreamtyger) This [giraffe mug](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-and-peanuts) is beautifully designed to highlight the zoo animal’s most prominent feature. This cup is a charming white, and is painted to resemble the tall mammal. The design is extremely beautiful, as the painted animal doesn't overwhelm the mug. Instead it lines and covers certain areas of the cup in a tasteful way. This mug has a [3D component](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andrew-rae) to it, making the graphic component different than the other mugs in your cupboard. To use the giraffe’s long neck for a design bonus, the giraffe is created to look as though he’s coming out of the mug by using the neck as [the handle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinch-hold). This cute mug will brighten up a morning, and kids will love it for drinking hot chocolate. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 75% | 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) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Animal-inspired Mugs:** Designing mugs with animal in a unique way can create a new customer segment. - **3d-printed Mugs:** Creating mugs that have a 3D component to them can add an innovative aspect to the established mug industry. - **Functional-design Tableware:** Designing tableware that has both functional and aesthetic components can add value to a customer's everyday experience. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can incorporate animal-inspired mugs into their product offerings to add a new dimension to their collections. - **Consumer Goods:** The consumer goods industry, specifically the mug industry, can explore 3D-printed designs to differentiate themselves and appeal to a wider range of customers. - **Kitchenware:** The kitchenware industry can consider designing products that fulfill both functional and aesthetic needs for their customers, just like these animal-inspired mugs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hidden Cat Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cute-cat-coffee-cup.md) - [Festive Tree-Inspired Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-tree-mugs.md) - [Bell-Shaped Coffee Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-mug.md) - [Utensil Holding Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1handmug.md) - [Landmark-Inspired Glass Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-mount-fuji-glass-mug.md) - [Anthropomorphic Cup Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusesable-coffee.md) - [Anime-Themed Coffee Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mug-tumblers.md) - [Uniquely Shaped Drinkware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-doublewall-latte-mugs.md) - [Curvaceously Ergonomic Tumblers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porcelain-tumbler.md)