Fortune tellers - unfolding element

The aesthetic of the folds in the cup is remniscent of paper fortune tellers
Refer back to that through the outside design which could reveal numbers, names, colours etc.

Cup Problem

Waterproof paper is required.

Coffee/ Tea jokes

Because the coffee won't be that good, turn the coffee itself into a joke

Design jokes for designer target audience

In the know jokes - a cup for designers, by designers

Make you feel included, a part of the moment

Moment while your drinking

Moment when you finish/while youre drinking

So even once you've opened the cup, have read the jokes etc. the moment still continues

Fun Cup design inspiration

Adding to the 'moment' of the cup

Because the coffee won't be a good coffee, going along with the 'gag' gift idea. Making a moment instead of just a cup of coffee

Could be included in the design:

Cup Creation