Design Your Cups
Choose a cup photo, add your logo, move and size it, then send it. A designer turns it into a print-ready proof for free.
Tips for a logo that prints well on a cup
Cups are curved, so the logo is seen from the front. Keep the main mark inside the middle half of the cup.
Bold shapes and solid colours read best from across a counter. Fine text below 8pt can fill in.
If you plan to wrap artwork all the way round, read our guide to designing a printed coffee cup.
- Use a vector file such as AI, PDF or SVG if you have one
- Keep text at 8pt or larger
- Leave space below the rim for the lid
- Choose dark ink on kraft cups
- Ask for white ink under light colours on kraft
What happens after you send your design
Your mock-up reaches our design team with your notes. They prepare the artwork on the correct template for the size you chose.
You receive a digital proof and a written price. Nothing prints until you approve it.
Design questions
Can't see your question? Message us on WhatsApp or email info@thepapercups.co.uk. We reply within one working day.
Get a free quoteIs the mock-up tool free?
Yes. The tool and the proof that follows are both free.
Does the mock-up show the exact print?
It shows placement. The proof from our designer shows the exact print on the cup template.
What logo files can I upload?
PNG, JPG, SVG or WebP work in the tool. Send AI or PDF files with your quote request.
Can I place my logo on two sides?
Yes. Add a note asking for both sides and the designer will set it up.
Can I change the cup colour?
Yes. Pick a colour in step 3 and we print the cup in that colour.
Will someone check my design?
Yes. A designer checks size, placement and colours before sending the proof.
How long until I get the proof?
Usually within one working day.
Can I try more than one cup?
Yes. Pick another cup photo and send a second design.
Does sending a design commit me to an order?
No. You decide after you see the proof and the price.
Can I add lids and sleeves?
Yes. Mention them in the notes and they are added to the quote.
Design Your Cups
Choose a cup photo, place your logo on it and send it to us. A designer turns it into a print-ready proof, free of charge.
1Choose a cup
2Place your logo
Upload a logo to see it on the cup
Drag the logo, or use the arrow keys. Selected:
Tell us about your cups
Share the sizes, quantities and artwork you have. A designer sends a free digital proof and a written price, usually within one working day.
- Free design proof before anything prints
- Printed in 4 to 6 working days after approval
- Free tracked delivery anywhere in the UK
- Misprints reported within 10 days are reprinted or refunded
Prefer a chat? Message us on WhatsApp or email info@thepapercups.co.uk.