# Minimalist Holiday Coffee Cups The Red Holiday Cups from Starbucks Take a Simple Festive Approach By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-10-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-holiday References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/381062/Starbucks-Unveils-New-Minimalist-Red-Holiday-Cups-For-2015/) & [news.starbucks](https://news.starbucks.com/news/starbucks-red-cups-2015) [Starbucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-red-cup-giveaway) has created a tradition of unveiling its [red holiday cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawn-together) to signify the “beginning of the year-end festivities.” Each year the beloved coffee brand uses [creative graphics and symbols](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grinchthemed-cups) to reflect the festive final months of the year. However, this year’s red holiday cup is just that -- red. There is nothing on these minimalist cups aside from the brand’s logo. The cups is simple yet elegant by using a faded ombre effect that changes from a bright red into a deep cranberry hue. This simple design is a great way to ensure the cups are culturally and religiously inclusive. The brilliantly minimalist red cups project the season’s spirit in a clever and creative way. These cups will be hitting coffee shops in the United Kingdom on October 22, while the rest of globe will have to wait until November. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Minimalist Design:** The minimalist design trend offers opportunities for innovative and elegant product designs that cater to a wide range of cultural and religious backgrounds. - **Cultural and Religious Inclusivity:** The trend towards cultural and religious inclusivity allows brands to create products that resonate with diverse consumer groups. - **Simplification:** The simplification trend presents opportunities for brands to streamline their products and designs, focusing on essential elements and minimalistic aesthetics. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Coffee Industry:** The coffee industry can leverage the minimalist design trend to create visually appealing and inclusive coffee cups that enhance the coffee-drinking experience. - **Food and Beverage Packaging Industry:** The food and beverage packaging industry can explore the cultural and religious inclusivity trend to develop packaging designs that resonate with a diverse range of consumers. - **Graphic Design Industry:** The graphic design industry can capitalize on the simplification trend by offering minimalistic design services that meet the demands of brands looking to streamline their visual identity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Iconic Reusable Red Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-red-cup-giveaway.md) - [Festive Ready-to-Drink Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-readytodrink.md) - [Streamlined Seasonal Cafe Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-hortons-seasonal-packaging.md) - [Complimentary Reusable Cafe Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-cup-day.md) - [Beloved Holiday QSR Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-offerings.md) - [Festive QSR Drinkware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-holiday-drinkware.md) - [Subtly Seasonal Cafe Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-reserve-roastery-tokyo-christmas.md) - [Festively Fashionable Cafe Kitchenwares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-holiday-drinkware.md) - [Dazzling Holiday Drinkware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-holiday.md)