# Dyson-Inspired Coffee Makers Mug-Up by Megan Lin Has a Capsule-Like Aesthetic By Meghan Young | Published 2012-04-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mug-up-by-megan-lin References: [designbuzz](http://www.designbuzz.com/mug-ups-unique-functionality-appearance-inspired-dyson-vacuum-cleaners.html) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/meganlin/Mug-Up) Mug-Up by Megan Lin is a coffee maker that was inspired by [Dyson](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jar-blender) vacuum cleaners. Influenced by the vacuums' modern appearance and unique functionality, it has taken on the self-contained shape of capsule form. By doing so, this coffee maker takes into account the common difficulties often faced when brewing a simple cup of coffee. Essentially, Mug-Up by Megan Lin has a thick encasement that keeps the exterior cool to the touch. It has a wide open spout that easily accommodates a [standard coffee mug](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breville-luxe-brewer). By slipping it underneath the coffee maker, the mug conveniently captures every drip without fear of liquid or coffee grind spills. It is made up of a filter container, water reservoir and water tube. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 29% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Dyson-inspired Appliances:** Designing home appliances with a modern aesthetic inspired by Dyson vacuums creates opportunities for innovation and differentiation. - **Capsule-shaped Products:** Creating products with a self-contained capsule form helps to simplify and improve the user experience, presenting opportunities for niche markets and new product categories. - **Encased Product Design:** Developing products with thick encasements that keep exteriors cool to the touch presents opportunities for safer user experiences for high-temperature products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Appliances:** Designing home appliances that are inspired by high-end electronics creates a point of differentiation and appeals to the tech-savvy consumer. - **Consumer Electronics:** Developing products that feature a sleek, modern aesthetic, like that of Dyson vacuums, can set a manufacturer apart in the highly competitive consumer electronics market. - **Kitchenware:** Creating kitchen appliances with self-contained forms and design elements that simplify the user experience enhances functionality and convenience, creating opportunities for differentiation in a crowded market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Computer-Inspired Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-drip.md) - [Organically Curvaceous Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-coffee-machine.md) - [Single-Cup Workstation Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brewster-dcm5000.md) - [Minimalist One-Button Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muuto-coffee-maker.md) - [Speaker-Like Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-capsule-coffee-machine.md) - [Collaboration Coffee Capsule Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip-pod-youbi.md) - [Bean-Shaped Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bean-coffee-machine.md) - [Water Purifier Coffee Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coway-duo.md) - [Tranquil Design Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenbrew-coffee-maker.md)