Matt Mug Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Mockups Design
A quote print looks better on a matt mug mockup than on a white artboard, and this mockup is set up for exactly that.
Print-on-demand sellers and corporate merch teams tend to get the most out of files like this. Try your design on both a light and dark cup colour before choosing one for the final render.
It’s the quickest way to check whether a logo still works when it’s small and curved. Pair it with a coffee bag or menu mockup for a complete café presentation.
Works well for
- A quote print
- An illustration
- A company logo
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.
Matt Mug Mockup: editable parts
Main things you can change in Photoshop:
- Logo or pattern, placed through the smart object
- Cup, lid or sleeve colour
- Highlights on the curve
- Background colour
How to edit this Matt Mug Mockup in Photoshop
- Centre your design on the side that faces the viewer.
- In the Layers panel, find the layer with the small smart object icon and double-click it.
- Place your design, hide the sample artwork, save, and go back to the main file.
- Change the cup, lid or sleeve colour.
- Export a full-size image for your portfolio and a smaller one for social media.
Worth remembering: mug prints wrap around; if the preview shows one side, keep the design centred on that side.
Best uses for this Matt Mug Mockup
- Show a company logo on your online shop or product page.
- Use it as the cover image for a quote print in your portfolio.
- Make two or three colour versions of an illustration and let the client pick.
Good to know
- Made by Mockups Design. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- Built for Adobe Photoshop. A recent CC version handles the smart objects best.
- Some free mockups ask for credit when you post them. A short line in your caption is enough.
- Check the licence on the author’s page. Personal and commercial terms differ from file to file.
Need a different angle? The mug mockups category has plenty more free PSD files.
Questions about this mockup
What licence does it come with?
Mockups Design sets the licence, and it can differ from file to file. Many free files allow personal and commercial use, but some are personal-only or ask for credit. Read the terms on the download page before a paid project.
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.
Do I need Photoshop?
Yes. This is a PSD mockup built with smart objects, so you edit it in Adobe Photoshop. Any recent CC version works.
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.
