# Heat-Sensitive Skull Cups ThinkGeek's Heat Changing Mug Changes Color When Holding Hot Beverages By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-12-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heat-changing-mug References: [thatsnerdalicious](http://www.thatsnerdalicious.com/caffeine/double-heat-changing-skull-mug-looks-like-melting-skin/) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/204a/?cpg=cj&ref=&CJURL=&CJID=2617611) If you're in the market for not just any old coffee cup, this heat changing mug is so awesome it's face-melting. Available from ThinkGeek, the Double Heat Changing Skull Mug transforms by changing color when hot water (or any warm drink) is poured inside. The purple cup will go red when its contents are warm and white when hot, making it look like the skin is peeling away. The pirate-like heat changing mug is made out of ceramic and should only be hand washed. It also cannot go in the microwave or dishwasher. Depending on the heat, the twice-changing coffee cup is a great conversation piece should you bring it into work to [keep at your desk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessi-buri-tumbler). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Heat-sensitive Products:** Opportunity for creating heat-sensitive products that change color with temperature, providing a unique and interactive user experience. - **Interactive Drinkware:** Potential to develop interactive drinkware that changes appearance or design in response to temperature, enhancing the drinking experience. - **Creative Conversation Pieces:** Market for innovative and unique products that serve as conversation starters in social and professional settings. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Goods:** Consumer goods companies can explore the development of heat-sensitive products for a wide range of applications, including drinkware, apparel, and home decor. - **Kitchenware:** Opportunity for kitchenware manufacturers to create innovative and engaging heat-changing mugs and cups that appeal to consumers looking for distinctive products. - **Gift and Novelty:** Gift and novelty industry can capitalize on the demand for unique conversation pieces, offering a wide range of heat-sensitive products with interactive features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Temperature Control Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-temperature-control-technology.md) - [Connected Temperature-Controlled Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cera-m14-mug.md) - [Temperature-Regulating Coffee Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cauldryn-coffee-pro.md) - [Heated Espresso-Sized Coffee Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heated-espresso-cup.md) - [Coffee-Cooling Travel Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beverage-tumbler.md) - [QSR Color-Shift Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorchanging-cold-cups.md) - [App-Controlled Coffee Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greatic.md) - [Sensor-Packed Smart Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextmug.md) - [Dinosaur-Shaped Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kawaii-ceramic-dinosaur-mug.md)