# Novelty Badass Cups The Gun Mug By Ayman | Published 2008-06-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gun-mug References: [interiordesignroom.blogspot](http://interiordesignroom.blogspot.com/2008/06/gun-mug.html) & [shopmodi](http://www.shopmodi.com/products/gun-mug) Shoot your coffee into your mouth with this nifty **Gun Mug** which encourages you to "go slow in life, kill time with a cup of coffee!" The badass cup design features a special trigger handle and is made from porcelain with a capacity of 7.6 oz. Designed by chillichilly, a Hong Kong-based design studio, the mug comes in black with a platinum plated trigger, or white with a gold plated trigger. **Implications** - One of the best ways a company can distinguish itself in a crowded marketplace is by developing products that offer a novelty design on a tried and true product. By adding an unconventional design to a standard product, the company attracts interest from consumers seeking something different in an everyday product. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Novelty Design:** Incorporating unconventional designs on familiar products can attract consumers seeking unique experiences. - **Crowded Marketplace:** Developing products that stand out in a saturated market can help companies differentiate themselves. - **Everyday Products:** Innovative designs on common items can create new opportunities for companies to capture consumer interest. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Product Design:** The field of product design can benefit from incorporating novelty designs on everyday items. - **Consumer Goods:** Developing unique and eye-catching products can help consumer goods companies break through the clutter. - **Home Decor:** Incorporating novel designs on household items can offer disruptive opportunities for home decor businesses. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Utensil Holding Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1handmug.md) - [Bell-Shaped Coffee Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-mug.md) - [Hidden Cat Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cute-cat-coffee-cup.md) - [Handle-Free Coffee Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinch-hold.md) - [Ultra-Heavy Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oceanus-brass-tankard.md) - [Coffee-Cooling Travel Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beverage-tumbler.md) - [Curvaceously Ergonomic Tumblers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porcelain-tumbler.md) - [Chromatic Oceanic Coffee Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-ceramics-travel-mugs.md) - [Landmark-Inspired Glass Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-mount-fuji-glass-mug.md)