Espresso Mug Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Mockups Design
An espresso mug mockup, made for presenting a company logo. Drop in your artwork and the lighting and shadows stay as they are.
Print-on-demand sellers and corporate merch teams tend to get the most out of files like this. Mug prints wrap around; if the preview shows one side, keep the design centred on that side.
Cafés and coffee brands use renders like this for menus, social posts and supplier pitches. Pair it with a coffee bag or menu mockup for a complete café presentation.
Works well for
- A company logo
- An illustration
- A quote print
Mockups Design created this one and hosts the download on their own site, so you always get the latest version straight from the source.
What you can edit in this Espresso Mug Mockup
The PSD is layered, so you can change:
- Logo or pattern, placed through the smart object
- Highlights on the curve
- Background colour
How to use the Espresso Mug Mockup
- Centre your design on the side that faces the viewer.
- Open the file in Photoshop and double-click the smart object thumbnail in the Layers panel.
- Place your design, hide the sample artwork, save, and go back to the main file.
- Swap the background colour.
- Export with File › Export › Export As: JPG for sharing, PNG for the web.
Another tip: a logo that works on a business card usually works on a cup. Long slogans rarely do.
Ways to use this Espresso Mug Mockup
- Use it as the cover image for a quote print in your portfolio.
- Show a company logo to a client before it goes to print or production.
- Present an illustration in a client proposal or brand guide.
Before you download
- Made by Mockups Design. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- Check the licence on the author’s page. Personal and commercial terms differ from file to file.
- Check the smart object size before you design, so your artwork fits without stretching.
More free mug mockups are listed below, each linking to the original author.
Questions about this mockup
Can I use this mug mockup for client work?
It's free to download, but the licence belongs to Mockups Design. Check their page: it states whether commercial use is allowed and if attribution is needed.
How do I put my artwork on the mug?
Find the smart object layer (it has a small icon on its thumbnail), double-click it, place your design, then save and close that tab.
Which Photoshop version do I need?
A recent Photoshop CC version is best. Older versions can open the file but sometimes have trouble with smart objects and effects.
Will my logo follow the curve?
Curved-surface mockups use a warp or displacement so the print bends with the cup. Keep key text in the middle, where the curve distorts it least.
