If you are planning an employee gift, a client gift or a company anniversary keepsake, start with the message. Should the mug carry your company logo, tell the story of an important event or bring a shared detail into the office? The same printing solution can serve several purposes, but the choice of artwork makes the gift personal.
What digital ceramic printing makes possible
With digital ceramic printing, the artwork is made into a full-colour transfer that is applied to the ceramic product. This allows photographs, gradients and multicolour graphic elements. It is worth discussing this technique when you want to preserve different shades in your design or use a larger image on a mug.
For a logo, first consider which elements make it recognisable. If a gradient is essential to the design, it should remain visible on the mug. For a photo, choose a clear main subject. For an illustration, check that small details remain understandable at the actual print size. An image viewed large on a computer screen can look very different on a small cup.
Digital ceramic printing is a model-specific choice. The permitted print area on a particular mug determines whether a single motif on the side or a wider design around the mug is suitable. We can compare your artwork with the chosen product's printing options. Read about other methods in our mug printing guide.
Artwork ideas for a corporate mug
A company illustration can depict your field of work, your office or a familiar detail. A building, product or place that matters to the company could be the main subject. Position the logo beside the illustration so the whole design remains legible and the image has enough room.
An anniversary design combines a year, a short message and the company's visual identity. It can suit an anniversary or a gift to mark a completed project. If a poster, invitation or information card is used at the same time, the mug can carry the same colours and imagery.
A photo or campaign image gives the gift a direct connection to an event. Choose a photo with a main subject that remains clear at a small size. A longer explanation or thank-you message can go on an accompanying card; the mug can carry the image and a short text.
Office mugs with a shared design can feature a multicolour logo or company pattern. Consider how the mug looks when held. The logo may sit to the right or left of the handle, or opposite it. The right placement depends on the model's printing options and your artwork.
Four mugs and cup sets from Kaubad.ee
The following models are useful starting points. Digital ceramic printing is included in their available decoration options. We confirm the exact colour, print position and artwork feasibility in your quote.
Thalia ceramic mug, 380 ml has a matte exterior and glossy interior and comes in a kraft paper box. It is one option for an employee welcome kit or office mug. The model's side print area is 70 × 75 mm, with a 180 × 75 mm print area available for a wider design.
Woodstock Flat vintage mug, 300 ml offers a different shape. It also has a matte exterior, glossy interior and a kraft paper box. Consider this model for a gift with an illustration or pattern: the side print area is 60 × 50 mm, and the wider print area is 220 × 50 mm.
Salo ceramic mug, 350 ml combines a white exterior with a coloured interior. Consider the white background for a photo or colourful logo, and compare the interior colour with your company's design. The side print area is 70 × 70 mm and the wider print area is 130 × 70 mm.
The Caturra espresso cup set contains two 85 ml cups with saucers. The cups have a matte exterior and glossy interior, and the set comes in a kraft paper box. The cups' 30 × 20 mm print area suits a small, clear motif. This is a good reason to view your artwork at its actual size before making the final choice.
Find a wider selection in our branded mugs and cups category. Alongside the images, compare capacity, shape, finish and packaging. A print area around a mug is a design space of a defined size; we assess its extent using the chosen model's print template.
Finish and care
A protective lacquer covers the digital ceramic print. Matte lacquer is used on matte ceramic surfaces, while standard and glossy surfaces receive glossy lacquer. The product's own finish therefore also matters when choosing the printing method. If you prefer a subdued matte look or a glossy surface, include that in your enquiry.
According to the manufacturer, the dishwasher resistance of this digital ceramic printing is comparable to their traditional ceramic printing. Care instructions still apply to the specific product with its chosen decoration. For a set with bamboo details or another additional material, ask separately how to care for its different parts.
What to send when requesting a quote
Send the required quantity, a link to the mug or set, your logo or artwork file and the date when you need the gifts. Add whether you want an image on one side or a wider design, and state your preferred mug colour. If the product will be part of a gift set, describe your packaging idea too.
If you have not chosen a model yet, start with the artwork and the occasion. A photograph, a small logo and a wide illustration need different surfaces. A larger mug, for example, can offer room to consider a wider motif, while an espresso cup may work better with one clear symbol. Comparing models helps you find a combination that suits both the artwork and the purpose of the gift.
The price depends on the product, quantity, print area, number of print positions and packaging. We confirm the minimum order quantity and lead time for the selected solution in your quote.
We can help you choose a suitable mug and full-colour printing solution.
Send your artwork and required quantityFigures: Kaubad.ee catalogue, prices excluding VAT and indicative.
