# Dishware That Inspires Happiness The Smile Cup By Noora Abu Eitah | Published 2008-10-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-smile-cup-put-a-smile-on-your-morning-coffee References: [psyho.ua](http://www.psyho.ua/eng/works/) Studio Psyho developed a fun cup-and-saucer design concept called the Smile Cup. The cup is shaped like a half moon (reminds me of PACMAN’s mouth shape) and two black eyes are printed on the saucer. From a top view, the cup-and-saucer combo looks just like a smile. From the side, the cup sure looks unusual, which I suppose is a cool thing in itself. What a great way to put a smile on your face with every sip! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Innovative Dishware Designs:** The Smile Cup by Studio Psyho showcases the potential for fun and unique designs in the world of dishware. - **Emotional Design:** The use of smiley faces on the Smile Cup demonstrates the growing trend of incorporating emotional elements into product design. - **Playful Tableware:** The Smile Cup's playful and unusual shape highlights the trend of creating whimsical and interactive tableware. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchenware and Tableware:** The Smile Cup concept offers opportunities for companies in the kitchenware and tableware industry to develop innovative and engaging products. - **Gift and Novelty Items:** The Smile Cup's unique design makes it a potential hit in the gift and novelty industry, catering to consumers looking for quirky and lighthearted items. - **Hospitality and Foodservice:** The Smile Cup could be a disruptive addition to the hospitality and foodservice industry, providing a joyful and memorable dining experience for customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Upcycled Glass Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmm-design.md) - [Inflated-Style Structural Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chunky-spiky.md) - [Modular Porcelain Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corcelain.md) - [Curvaceously Ergonomic Tumblers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porcelain-tumbler.md) - [Dinosaur-Shaped Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kawaii-ceramic-dinosaur-mug.md) - [Sensor-Guided Tea Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundsip.md) - [Surrealist-Inspired Tea Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-for-two-collection.md) - [Retro Cartoony Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platypus-coffee-machine.md) - [Zero-Gravity Space Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-gravity-coffee-cup.md)