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Handle-Free Coffee Mugs

The Serax Lovatt Coffee Cups Replace a Handle With a Stump

— June 17, 2017 — Art & Design
In theory, it takes two qualities to turn a cup into a mug: it needs to be made out of ceramics and it needs to have a handle — but the Serax Lovatt coffee mugs prove that the latter is not necessarily a requirement. The mugs eschew the majority of the handle, keeping only what's truly essentially when grasping a coffee mug.

The Seerax Lovatt coffee mugs come in two sizes: a coffee or tea mug and an espresso mug. Both of these vessels are plain black ceramic with a white interior, and they both have the same design feature. Rather than a full handle, the mugs come with a small nub where the handle would normally protrude. When grasping the cups, this nub serves as support for one's thumb, acting in the same way as a handle while removing superfluous material.
Trend Themes
1. Handle-less Mugs - The trend of creating mugs with a small nub rather than a full handle, creating a sleeker design and reducing the amount of material needed.
2. Minimalist Ceramics - The trend of creating ceramic objects with fewer unnecessary elements for a more streamlined and functional design.
3. Functional Simplicity - The trend of prioritizing functionality and simplicity in product design to create products with a greater emphasis on usability and ease of use.
Industry Implications
1. Ceramics - The ceramics industry can benefit from creating products with a greater emphasis on functional simplicity to appeal to consumers looking for minimalist designs with reduced environmental impact.
2. Kitchenware - The kitchenware industry could benefit from creating products with a more streamlined design by reducing unnecessary elements, reducing material costs, and creating a more attractive design for customers.
3. Eco-friendly Products - Companies producing eco-friendly products can create sustainable and minimalist designs using fewer materials and ensuring products are both functional and aesthetically pleasing to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.
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