# Playful Java Cup Art Tomoko Shintani Incorporates Starbucks Mugs in Her Whimsical Drawings By Nikki Taylor | Published 2012-11-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomoko-shintani2 References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/354241/Whimsical-Starbucks-Coffee-Cup-Doodles/) & [facebook](http://www.facebook.com/rakugaking) Avid [Starbucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-japan-been-there) java drinkers might want to follow the example of artist Tomoko Shintani and save their empty cups to create works of art. The Japanese artist illustrates fanciful drawings on paper that link up to the doodles that decorate the surfaces of the [white and green coffee cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-and-peanuts). This makes the drawings stand out as 3D entities. The images Shintani portrays follow an adorable little girl and her animal friends as they go through various adventures. They are depicted sitting down reading a book, riding a teacup hot air balloon and painting. The [Starbucks coffee illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawn-together) by Tomoko Shintani mix a love of steamy brewed coffee with a creatively passionate appreciation for art. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Upcycling Cups:** Promoting artistic expression through the reuse of everyday objects. - **Whimsical Illustrations:** Emphasizing the power of unique and childlike imagery in art. - **Interactive Art:** Bridging the gap between 2D and 3D art in a new form of engagement. ### Who This Affects Most - **Coffee Retail:** Encouraging more artistic approaches to promote customer loyalty. - **Art Supplies:** Providing more eco-friendly and affordable art materials. - **Childhood Education:** Incorporating playful art to enhance children's creative abilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Coffee Merch Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-x-mofusand.md) - [Artistic QSR Merch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-singleton.md) - [Pastel-Hued Winter Tumblers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shining-winter.md) - [Custom Apron-Wearing Tumblers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-stainless-steel-bottle.md) - [Cartoon Cat-Themed Drinkware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-2.md) - [Landmark-Inspired Glass Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-mount-fuji-glass-mug.md) - [Dusk Floral Coffee Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakura-drinkware-collection.md) - [Moon Viewing Cafe Drinkware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-japan-tsukimi-collection.md) - [Latin American-Inspired QSR Merch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latest-starbucks-merch.md)