Design Detail: Cup

IKEA TROFE mug

If you’ve been given a very tight design brief where the client specified everything – size, material, colour, etc., and are whining that there is no scope for innovation or design, this TROFE mug from IKEA may inspire you a little. The tiniest of detail – a little gap in the base of the cup that helps drain the excess water after you wash the cup and turn it upside down.

This is great design, in my opinion. You can always still be clever in every space and every detail.


2 comments so far

  1. zirp on

    yes yes~ we shd all aim to design like this! now now..where are our scotchtape holders?…. ha

  2. sunboar on

    *sheepish look* how about… a train platform seat instead?


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