# Chameleon Cup Designs The D-BROS Teacup and Saucer Set Mirror Each Other to Match Prints Perfectly By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-01-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teacup-and-saucer References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3040457/wanted/this-chameleon-teacup-will-match-any-saucer) & [db-shop.jp](http://db-shop.jp/products/list.php?category_id=5) The teacup and saucer sets from D-BROS has a chameleon quality. Ideal for those who love the look of a matching tea set, the teacup is designed to match any saucer. This means you do not have to settle on just one print. The Japanese design studio's Cup & Saucer are available in a [variety of different saucer styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-kettle-collective). This ranges from simple but artistic rivulets and swirls to Mad Hatter-esque geometric patterns in bold colors as well as [stunning gradient options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-creuset-rainbow-mug-set) that are apart of the From Dawn Till Dusk Teacup & Saucer collection. The cups come without any specific pattern. Instead they are painted with a palladium surface that reflects the print on the saucers they sit upon. The teacup and saucer set makes a great gift too. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Matching Tea Sets:** The popularity of matching tea sets with a variety of saucer styles opens up opportunities for tea set customization services. - **Chameleon Design:** Chameleon design, in which product elements reflect surrounding elements, can be applied to a variety of products to create customizable, interactive designs. - **Gradient Collections:** The popularity of gradient collections presents opportunities for other product lines. Consider servingware, textiles, or even stationary. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Kitchen and Dining:** Kitchen and dining industry businesses can offer customized tea and dinnerware sets that allow customers to select their own patterns while maintaining a cohesive look in their collection. - **Interior Design:** Interior design businesses can experiment with chameleon design to create interactive elements within their designs, such as wallpaper or furniture that responds to the surrounding environment. - **Graphic Design:** Graphic design businesses can create gradient collections of products such as business cards or book covers to provide customers with customizable products that utilize the latest design trends. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Monochromatic Matcha Mixing Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fellow-matcha-set.md) - [Opulent Floral Tea Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brew-to-a-tea.md) - [Modular Porcelain Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corcelain.md) - [High-End Ceramic Japanese Teapots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-drinkware.md) - [Connected Communicative Tea Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gptea-set.md) - [Sci-Fi Film Franchise Drinkware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picard-tea-cup-set.md) - [Effortless Tea Brewing Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuptone-teacup.md) - [Limited Edition Matcha Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockys-matcha-1.md) - [Uniquely Shaped Drinkware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-doublewall-latte-mugs.md)