# Ladle Cups The Slurp Mug by DEDE DextrousDesign Promotes Easy Slurping By Meghan Young | Published 2010-12-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slurp-mug References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/12/01/one-giant-muggie/) & [dede.gr](http://www.dede.gr) Winter is here and that means enjoying comfort food without any qualms. What better way to enjoy the season's best comfort foods than with the Slurp Mug? I'm referring to [soups, stews and even chili](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-soup-cup-collection). Seemingly inspired by the shape of the ladle, the Slurp Mug was designed by DEDE DextrousDesign. Not only does its design promote easier 'slurping' techniques, but it also protects against potential burns. Don't you think it would make a [perfect Christmas gift](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-mug)? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Comfort Food:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new and convenient comfort food products that enhance the dining experience. - **Ergonomic Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative products with ergonomic designs that improve user experience and safety. - **Functional Giftware:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and market functional giftware items for special occasions like Christmas. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new trends in the food and beverage industry to create innovative comfort food options. - **Kitchenware and Home Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop ergonomic and safe designs for kitchenware and home goods products. - **Giftware and Novelty Items:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invent and manufacture functional giftware items for various occasions to meet consumer demand. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Safety-Focused Drinking Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antichoke-mug.md) - [Edge-Conforming Kitchen Ladles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revolution-edge-ladle.md) - [Coffee-Cooling Travel Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beverage-tumbler.md) - [Ergonomically Designed Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergonomically-designed-mug.md) - [Festive Tree-Inspired Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-tree-mugs.md) - [Sensor-Guided Tea Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundsip.md) - [Festive Bakery Soup Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-soup-cup-collection.md) - [Desk Thermo Tumblers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessi-buri-tumbler.md) - [Ergonomic Instant Noodle Forks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-x-nissin-the-fork.md)