# Heat-Changing Cups The Monday Mug Will Turn That Frown Upside Down By Harris Jay Rosenberg Alterman | Published 2012-03-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monday-mug References: [incrediblethings](http://www.incrediblethings.com/food/heat-activated-monday-morning-mug/?) & [the-cottage-industry](http://www.the-cottage-industry.com/#/welcome) For those mornings when one needs that little something to cheer them up, the Monday Mug is there. This clever [heat-activated cup changes its design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorchanging-cold-cups) when hot liquid is added. The Monday Mug starts out like most people in the morning: sad with with Xs for eyes. The depressed mug also has a dark face and a frown like a lot of people at 7:30 in the morning on Monday. Luckily there is nothing like a [hot pot of joe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temperature-control-smart-mug) to turn the frown into a smile. By simply pouring the hot substance into the mug, the [morbid mug](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grim-reaper) becomes a smiling face. Now the cup has become a classic smiley face which will hopefully brighten your day. The Monday Mug is the perfect gift for those who struggle in the morning. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Heat-activated Designs:** Opportunity for creating products with heat-activated designs that change based on temperature. - **Emotional-enhancing Products:** Opportunity to develop products that can enhance people's emotions and uplift their mood. - **Interactive Drinkware:** Opportunity to innovate in the field of interactive drinkware by incorporating elements that respond to external factors. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gifts and Novelties:** Potential for disruption by offering unique, mood-enhancing gifts like the Monday Mug. - **Consumer Goods:** Potential for integrating heat-activated designs into various consumer products, expanding options for customization. - **Promotional Products:** Opportunity for businesses to create promotional items with heat-changing features, leaving a lasting impression on customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Temperature Control Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-temperature-control-technology.md) - [Encouraging Reminder Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-goal-this-week-mug.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) - [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) - [Magnetic Battery Heated Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-coffee-mug.md) - [Temperature Control Smart Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temperature-control-smart-mug.md) - [QSR Color-Shift Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorchanging-cold-cups.md)