# Medicine-Inspired Coffee Mugs The 'Need My Meds' Coffee Mug Makes Mornings Medical By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-06-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/need-my-meds-coffee References: [polyvore](http://www.polyvore.com/need_my_meds_coffee_mug/thing?id=135313650) & [dollskill](http://www.dollskill.com/need-my-meds-coffee-mug.html) A coffee mug fit for doctors, Dolls Kill's 'Need My Meds' Coffee Mug is the perfect cup for some morning quirk. The white coffee mug is 350 ml and mirrors the look of a [prescription bottle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m7-pill-organizer). Presented on the porcelain face is a detailed prescription riddled with humor and spunk. In place of the usual drug title, the word 'Coffee' is written followed by in-depth instructions on how to consume the aforementioned drug. In fine print, the puny prescription states that the drug will "expire when cold" and that it requires a "refill when empty." Made to bring some [smiles and fun](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-x-mofusand) to many mornings, the 'Needs My Meds' Coffee Mug is dishwasher safe and microwavable. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Medical-inspired Products:** Exploring the design and production of medical-inspired products for the consumer market as a potential market disruptor. - **Humor-inspired Products:** Creating humorous products that play on familiar and medical-related concepts can offer an opportunity for differentiated product offerings. - **Novelty Mugs:** Capitalizing on the popularity of novelty mugs by innovating on design through references to consumer experiences such as 'Need My Meds'. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Goods:** There is potential for businesses to incorporate medical-inspired designs into consumer goods offerings from clothing to kitchenware products. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and cafes can explore novelty mugs in order to offer guests a differentiated experience while enjoying a cup of coffee. - **Healthcare:** Creating medical-inspired products that can lighten the mood within healthcare settings, such as hospital gift shops, can offer a unique market for novelty items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hidden Cat Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cute-cat-coffee-cup.md) - [Utensil Holding Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1handmug.md) - [Safety-Focused Drinking Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antichoke-mug.md) - [Anthropomorphic Cup Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusesable-coffee.md) - [Temperature-Regulating Coffee Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cauldryn-coffee-pro.md) - [Sensor-Packed Smart Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextmug.md) - [Curvaceously Ergonomic Tumblers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porcelain-tumbler.md) - [Landmark-Inspired Glass Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-mount-fuji-glass-mug.md) - [Uniquely Shaped Drinkware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-doublewall-latte-mugs.md)