Coffee mugs with catchy messages, cute sayings or unique artwork have held a place in people's hearts for years. Coffee mugs are a must-have in today's kitchens, offices and meeting rooms, as a gift and as a storage for your favorite morning drink.

Tips to make your own coffee cup designs stand out

So you decide to create your own coffee mug design - awesome! Let's start with these simple but important tips that will ensure your designs stand out.

1. Choose your base cup for durability

You want to make sure your unique mug is easy to maintain and will stand up to years of use. Therefore, you should look for cup blanks that are dishwasher safe for best results.

2. Colorful

Color can add real impact to your mug design, but sometimes too much color can overwhelm the image and end up looking like a mess.

Determine the correct color grade for your mug before starting the final product. Sketches are a great way to see if your design has the right or too many colors.

Professionally printing your mugs can save you money with fewer colors.

3. Bigger is better

Let's face it - today's coffee and tea drinkers like to add a little extra to their brews. A large-capacity cup can handle a lot of cream, a small amount of sugar, and even a dribble of water.

Not only will you save on refills by serving more of your favorite beverage, but it's also more comfortable to hold.

4. Inspirational

People love to be inspired, which explains the popularity of adages like "keep calm and (fill in the blanks) move on" over the years.

You can choose from a favorite public figure, a quote from an author or actor, or even a meme circulating on the Internet to add inspiration to your custom mug.

5. Decide for a sneak peek

Before you commit to printing or making a mug, you want to see your design in action. Sometimes what looks good in your head doesn't translate well into a cup.

Take the time to draw your design on paper, or cut out a hand-drawn paper design and test it on a mug to see how the final product will look.

6. Make it memorable

The more memorable your mug design is, the more likely the recipient will have a place for it in their home or office.

7. Don't Plagiarize

Note that many proverbs and artwork are copyrighted and may not be reproduced without permission from the owner of the work.

8. Packaging Matters

Whether you're designing a mug to promote your business or just to make a friend's day better, the packaging of the final product is key to making an impact.

Find a sturdy box that fits your mug, then wrap the mug in a colored tissue and place it inside. Close and secure the box, then add the packaging of your choice to match the gifting occasion.

If it's a business gift, a box might be all you need, but a custom printed business card attached to the top or slid into the box will be a beautiful reminder of your attention.

9. Professional custom printing mug

One of the best ways to design your own coffee mugs is to professionally print one (or more) at a custom print shop like Gossby.

Hundreds of themes are already in stock and you can choose from hundreds or upload your own through the online portal.

Having a professional printer transfer your custom artwork or photos to the mug is one of the best ways to produce crisp, crisp colors and lines with unmatched durability.

Mugs usually ship within 24 hours and come in a sturdy box, perfect for packing and gifting.

Best of all, Gossby can also print mouse pads, cards, notepads, and business cards to slip into gifts if you want to provide the recipient with a matching item!

10. The moving cup

If you're designing a mug for someone who's in the car a lot, then you might want to opt for a Personalized Mugs.

They are available in an insulated version that can be laser etched, or a ceramic version with a soft rubber sleeve for easy grip.

11.  Get a Sharpie!

A fantastic and easy way to personalize a mug is to draw a hand-drawn design on the mug using Sharpie's well-known brand pens. Oil-based sharps are best for creating long-lasting designs.

All you have to do is pull out your design, let it dry, and bake it twice to set the ink. Fun and hand washable, you'll love the mugs drawn by Sharpie.

12. Pen Ultimate Mug

If you're looking for a more durable, dishwasher-safe mug design, color your designs with pens made for porcelain and ceramic surfaces, such as Pebeo. Once baked, Pebeo designed cups to easily withstand everyday use.

13. Mod Podge Collage

Do you remember the old Mod-Podge decoupage? Well, if you want to create your own coffee mug design, now the company makes a dishwasher safe version, which is perfect.

Simply place tissue, picture cutouts or other paper designs on the mug, then thoroughly coat and dry with the dishwasher safe Mod-Podge. That's it - you have a custom mug that is durable, easy to clean and unique.

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