# 3 Cups in One Stacked! Coffee Cup By Dee Sandin | Published 2008-03-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stacked-coffe-cup References: [wowzzers](http://www.wowzzers.com/) & [wowzzers](http://www.wowzzers.com/product_info.php?products_id=483) You know, I get confused enough with the things modern designers come up with, but now there's this stacked-up, three-handled, trompe l'oeil tower of cups. Supposedly the **[Stacked! Coffee Cup](http://www.wowzzers.com/product_info.php?products_id=483)** is comfortable in the hand and very amusing to the eye. Uh-Uh. **Implications** - Consumers are always open to products that add a sense of quirkiness to their days. By injecting a touch of whimsical fun into everyday items, designers can create a customer base of people who continue to purchase the unique and unconventional gear that make their lives a little more extraordinary. By straying from the mainstream, designers can leave a lasting impression on whoever uses their products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Quirky Daily Products:** Designers can tap into the consumer demand for products that add a sense of quirkiness to their everyday lives, creating a customer base of people who seek unique and unconventional gear. - **Whimsical Design:** Injecting a touch of whimsical fun into everyday items can captivate consumers' attention and leave a lasting impression, making their lives a little more extraordinary. - **Unconventional Gear:** By straying from the mainstream and offering unconventional gear, designers have the opportunity to create products that stand out and resonate with consumers who crave the extraordinary. ### Where This Applies - **Design:** Designers in various industries, such as home goods, fashion, and technology, can incorporate quirkiness and whimsical elements into their products. - **Home Goods:** Home goods brands can explore the creation of quirky and unconventional products that add a touch of whimsy to consumers' daily routines. - **Fashion:** Fashion designers have the potential to disrupt the industry by infusing their clothing and accessories designs with playful and whimsical elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Surrealist-Inspired Tea Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-for-two-collection.md) - [Handle-Free Coffee Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinch-hold.md) - [Inflated-Style Structural Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chunky-spiky.md) - [Curvaceously Ergonomic Tumblers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porcelain-tumbler.md) - [Utensil Holding Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1handmug.md) - [Hidden Cat Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cute-cat-coffee-cup.md) - [Bell-Shaped Coffee Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-mug.md) - [Modular Porcelain Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corcelain.md) - [Retro Cartoony Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platypus-coffee-machine.md)