Glossy Matt Mug Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Mockups Design
If you’re presenting an illustration, this glossy matt mug mockup makes the idea feel real before anything is produced. Because it’s glossy, the material shows through a little, which keeps the result believable.
Print-on-demand sellers and gift shops tend to get the most out of files like this. One thing worth knowing: if the file lets you change the lid or sleeve colour, match it to your brand; it pulls the image together.
Cafés and coffee brands use renders like this for menus, social posts and supplier pitches.
Use it for
- An illustration
- A company logo
- A quote print
Credit goes to Mockups Design. We link to their download page rather than re-uploading the file, so check their terms there before commercial use.
What’s inside the Glossy Matt Mug Mockup PSD
Everything below is on its own layer:
- Logo or pattern, placed through the smart object
- Cup, lid or sleeve colour
- Highlights on the curve
- Background colour
How to use the Glossy Matt Mug Mockup
- Keep the design compact. A mark that fits a business card usually fits a cup.
- Open the file in Photoshop and double-click the smart object thumbnail in the Layers panel.
- Drop your artwork in, fit it to the canvas, save and close. The mockup updates by itself.
- Swap the background colour.
- Export with File › Export › Export As: JPG for sharing, PNG for the web.
Another tip: cups are curved, so keep the logo compact and centred on the visible side.
Best uses for this Glossy Matt Mug Mockup
- Show a quote print to a client before it goes to print or production.
- Present an illustration in a client proposal or brand guide.
- Use it as the cover image for a company logo in your portfolio.
Quick notes on this mockup
- Made by Mockups Design. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- Some free mockups ask for credit when you post them. A short line in your caption is enough.
- Built for Adobe Photoshop. A recent CC version handles the smart objects best.
Browse more free mug mockups on Artistic Orbit, with new files added every day.
Questions about this mockup
What licence does it come with?
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.
