Drinkware Design: Standard Mug Print Area
Designing a custom coffee mug is entirely different than designing a flat piece of paper. You are working with a cylindrical canvas, which means your logo will curve away from the viewer. Understanding the physical print area of a standard mug ensures your branding is visible from every single angle.
Mapping the Cylinder
The print area is surprisingly large if you know how to use it.
- The Canvas Size: The standard print area for a classic 11oz mug is usually 8 inches wide by 3.5 inches tall.
- The Wrap Effect: This massive horizontal rectangle allows the design to wrap almost entirely around the mug, stopping just short of the handle on both sides.
The Raven32 Recommendation
Placement is everything when dealing with drinkware. As your printing and promotional experts, our best advice is to keep all important text at least half an inch away from the handle. This ensures that both left-handed and right-handed drinkers can clearly read your message while holding the mug. Contact us today to design your perfect promotional drinkware.