# Heat-Sensitive Map Mugs The Heat-Sensitive Day and Night Mug Wakes the World Up With You By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2013-10-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heat-sensitive-day-and-night-mug References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/465416269470900073/Heat-Sensitive-Day-&-Night-Mug) It takes a [hot cup of coffee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-mug) for you and most of the world to wake up, and now you can watch it happen with the heat-sensitive day and night mug. As you pour your coffee (or tea), the mugs [heat-sensitive technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorchanging-cold-cups) brightens the world map topography printed on it. In effect, you can see the world go from day to night. As your beverage cools again, the map slowly fades into darkness, revealing only pin-pricks of light that mark the major cities. If you feel like you could brush up on your geography knowledge – and let’s be honest, who couldn’t? - this might be a fun way to learn. And of course, a [fun gimmick](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-in-the-dark-water-bottle) is a great way to start your day. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 44% | 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) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Heat-sensitive Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of heat-sensitive technology in other products and industries, such as clothing or packaging. - **Interactive Mug Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create interactive mug designs that change based on different stimuli, such as sound or touch. - **Educational Gimmicks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop educational gimmicks that make learning more engaging and entertaining, like the heat-sensitive day and night mug. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate heat-sensitive technology in various home goods products, such as furniture or kitchenware. - **Travel and Souvenirs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate heat-sensitive technology in travel-related products, offering interactive and unique souvenirs for tourists. - **Educational Toys:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design educational toys that utilize interactive elements, like heat-sensitive technology, to make learning more enjoyable for children. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Temperature Control Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-temperature-control-technology.md) - [AI-Enhanced Smart Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelmug.md) - [Sensor-Packed Smart Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextmug.md) - [Temperature-Regulating Coffee Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cauldryn-coffee-pro.md) - [Magnetic Battery Heated Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-coffee-mug.md) - [Connected Temperature-Controlled Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cera-m14-mug.md) - [App-Controlled Coffee Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greatic.md) - [Temperature Control Smart Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temperature-control-smart-mug.md) - [Augmented Reality Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/long-distance-message-mug-coaster.md)