# Stacked Skeletal Sippers The Skeleton Espresso Cup Stack Provides a Bare-Bone Coffee Time By Meghan Young | Published 2011-01-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skeleton-espresso-cup-stack References: [bookofjoe](http://www.bookofjoe.com/2011/01/skeleton-espresso-cup-stack.html) & [shoplunaandcurious](http://www.shoplunaandcurious.com/product/skeleton-espresso-cup-stack) Now the Skeleton Espresso Cup Stack is truly a set which needs all its parts. If you were to break or lose one of the pieces, the series just wouldn't make sense anymore. A clever yet simple concept, these cups are pretty self-explanatory, stacking up to form a seamless skeleton. Designed by Phoebe Richardson, the Skeleton Espresso Cup Stack was handmade in Stoke, England. It is priced at 38 pounds for four cups. What I like about this set is the fact that it doesn't have to be used just for Halloween. The illustrations are extremely well-done, translating to any occasion easily. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Skeletal Cup Designs:** Innovative designs in skeletal cups have significant growth opportunities, especially as seasonal and eccentric cups are becoming more popular. - **Multifunctional Stacking Cups:** Developing cups that efficiently stack and fit together seamlessly have disruptive innovation opportunities in the dining and beverage industry. - **Illustrated Cups:** Graphic artists can work with companies to create designs that can be printed on any mug shape to offer increased personalization to coffee drinkers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can capitalize on the skeletal cup design trend by creating complementary pieces such as matching plates, bowls, and serveware. - **Beverage Industry:** Coffee shops can attract more customers with specialty cups like the Skeleton Espresso Cup Stack and other innovative designs. - **Hospitality Industry:** Hotels and restaurants have an opportunity to differentiate and enhance guest experiences by offering unique, multifunctional, and illustrated drinking cups. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Handmade Coffee Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cenga-coffee-set.md) - [Halloween QSR Drinkware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-qsr-drinkware.md) - [Whimsical Halloween Drinkware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-halloween-drinkware.md) - [Anatomy-Inspired Glassware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-glasses.md) - [Modular Porcelain Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corcelain.md) - [Stackable Compact Sake Set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/non-sake-set.md) - [Grim Reaper Tea Infusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grim-reaper.md) - [Uniquely Shaped Drinkware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-doublewall-latte-mugs.md) - [Grim Reaper Tea Infusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grim-reaper-tea.md)