# Intimately Tangible Teacups Tea Cup by Marin Balaic Encourages You to Minfully Sip Your Sencha By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-06-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-cup-by-marin-balaic References: [industrialdesignserved](http://www.industrialdesignserved.com/gallery/Tea-Cup/847796) Coffee is the beverage of stress and hard work, and Tea Cup by Marin Balaic is a project that reminds you of the soothing association you should make with the delicate drink. These delightfully disfigured [demitasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unavela) are coated in a matte charcoal skin surrounding a soft ceramic form. With no handles, they are designed to be held in both hands, which, as it turns out, will do your mental state much better. Unable to multitask with this mug, you're left no choice but to commit yourself to a [moment of peace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gejst). The heat of your hot drink will warm your palms and fingers and create a calming effect throughout the rest of your body. Tea Cup by Marin Balaic is not a terribly innovative-looking vessel, but it succeeds at establishing grounds for intimate interaction. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 7% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mindful Drinking:** Designing teacups intentionally without handles to encourage mindfulness. - **Sensory Experience:** Creating tactile and visually striking teacups to enhance the overall tea-drinking experience. - **Non-traditional Shapes:** Experimenting with non-traditional shapes for teacups to create new aesthetic possibilities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Tableware:** Innovating and experimenting with designs for cups and mugs to create unique, sensory experiences. - **Ceramics:** Exploring unconventional shapes and textures for ceramic teacups to create distinctive products. - **Wellness:** Designing teacups specifically for mindfulness and relaxation to cater to the growing wellness industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Effortless Tea Brewing Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuptone-teacup.md) - [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) - [Connected Communicative Tea Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gptea-set.md) - [Mindful Tea-Making Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-maker-concept.md) - [Tranquil Design Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenbrew-coffee-maker.md) - [Curvaceously Ergonomic Tumblers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porcelain-tumbler.md) - [Relaxing Countertop Tea Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-tea-maker.md) - [Desk Thermo Tumblers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessi-buri-tumbler.md)