Add a touch of magic to your customers’ mornings with these mesmerizing Custom Photo Color Mugs. Featuring a solid black base, these 11-oz mugs reveal a full-color photo when filled with hot liquid.
Choose from wraparound or collage prints to showcase special moments, favorite places, or inside jokes. Upload your designs using our online designer or downloadable Creator Software. Remember to adhere to our template guidelines for a successful print.
Color Palette
There are a variety of colors to choose from when designing your custom photo mugs. You can use a monochromatic color palette containing tints and shades of one color. These are great for creating a soothing and harmonious look.
Analogous color palettes contain colors next to each other on the color wheel, like blue and green. They are easy to create and give your designs a balanced look. Complementary color palettes are opposite each other on the color wheel, and they are good for getting your customers’ attention.
A tetradic color scheme involves two sets of complementary colors, which can be tricky to balance but produce a rich and complex look. It’s best to research your audience and understand their emotional response to color before deciding your color palette. You can do this by conducting user testing and researching brands similar to yours.
Background
Mugs are a great way to show your loved ones how much you care. Personalize your mugs with photos or other designs that make them unique. You can also choose different mug types, including a two-sided print Custom Mug, a collage print Custom Mug, or a wraparound print Custom Mug, to create the perfect gift for any occasion.
When designing for our black mug 11oz, use a true RGB black background and keep important design elements inside the safe area to ensure your design prints successfully. Adding a full bleed for a seamless look is also a good idea.
Mugs can be a great way to showcase your brand, business, or organization. You can also use them to promote special events, like charity fundraisers or promotional campaigns. If you want to add flair to your mugs, try adding a pattern or gradient background. These are easy to create within our Bonfire Designer, and they will make your mugs stand out from the crowd.
Text
If you’re looking for a design to make a unique mug for your best friend, consider a collage print custom mug that includes their favorite images. Or, you could use the Magic Color Changing Mug to surprise them with a fun, functional gift.
For designs on our black mugs, we recommend using a true RGB black background and keeping important elements inside the safe area for a successful print. This will ensure that the black design covers the entire mug and won’t leave any white areas behind.
For businesses and organizations, a basic logo mug is a simple way to create merchandise that can be used for branding, events, and seasonal holidays. Custom mugs can be a great way to promote your brand’s social media or website. For a more personal touch, you can add photos, patterns, and text to create unique, one-of-a-kind mugs for every occasion.
Images
You can go a few different ways when you design a custom photo color mug. You can print one image on a two-sided mug, a collage print mug for when you have too many images or even a wraparound print mug for businesses wanting their logo to be printed around it.
If you want a simpler option, try using a text-based design. This works well if you already have bright and intricate illustrations ready from previous projects. It’s also ideal for newer merchandise creators who are hesitant to use a full-color design on their first product.
We recommend uploading your design as a true RGB Black (0,0,0) if you’re using a black mug. This will ensure that any white areas are safe and not printed, saving you money on printing costs. Then, ensure your important design elements are inside the safe area to remain visible once the mug is printed.
