# Coffee Cup Typography In Coffee Time Artist Rob Draper Does Hand Lettered Coffee Cup Designs By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-05-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rob-draper References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/365769/Artist-Decorates-Discarded-Coffee-Cups-With-Lovely-Typographic-Illustrations/?t=1400676564884) & [robdraper](http://www.robdraper.co.uk/portfolio/coffee-time/) Beauty can be found anywhere if you look hard enough, which is why Rob Draper does typography on discarded everyday items. In his ongoing project Coffee Time, the UK based designer and illustrator does hand lettering and art on [disposable coffee cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-cup-giveaway). The coffee cup designs feature witty quotes and take an alphabetical approach. From 'R is for Refill' to 'Always Cry Over Spilt Coffee,' these lovely hand drawn decorations play into our caffeinated culture. The visually stimulating artwork is done entirely in black and white and is very detailed, showcasing the freelance typographer's artistic talents. In addition to his website, you can see more of the Rob Draper Coffee Time project on his [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/about-silk), Tumblr and [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop) social media accounts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycling Everyday Items:** Rob Draper's Coffee Time project demonstrates the trend of transforming discarded items into visually stimulating art. - **Personalized Typography:** The growing trend of customized and unique designs is highlighted in Rob Draper's hand lettering and witty quotes on coffee cups. - **Artistic Recycling:** The trend of using recycled materials for artistic purposes is demonstrated in Rob Draper's project of upcycling disposable coffee cups. ### Where This Applies - **Graphic Design:** Rob Draper's Coffee Time project showcases opportunities for graphic designers to utilize different types of materials and create unique designs. - **Coffee Industry:** The coffee cup designs in Rob Draper's Coffee Time project demonstrate the potential to incorporate personalized and artistic designs to increase customer engagement. - **Environmental Sustainability:** Rob Draper's project of upcycling disposable coffee cups highlights opportunities for environmentally sustainable practices in the art and design industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [$1,000 Coffee Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expensive-coffee.md) - [Algorithmic Ceramic Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texture-ware.md) - [Motivational Takeaway Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-coffee-day-cups.md) - [Coffee Grounds-Made Home Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-grounds-as-material.md) - [Playful Coffee-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andrew-rae.md) - [Limited-Edition Cup Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shade-akanbi.md) - [Grown Drinkware Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourd.md) - [Typography-Inspired Lifestyle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-industries.md) - [Modern Coffee Packaging Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-products.md)