I saw this at an office supply store today (but didn't buy it). For all of the coffee making problems I have, tipping mugs over isn't one of them (knock on wood).
This mug is advertised as having a clever mechanism that allows the mug to be lifted only vertically, preventing it from tipping over and spilling. Has anybody seen this in action? It seems to illustrate the Lean concept of mistake proofing or error proofing, does it not? For me, using a travel mug (or disposable cup) with a lid at least prevents tipping from becoming a mess (since only a small amount of coffee drips out of the drinking hole).
Please scroll down (or click) to post a comment. Connect with me on LinkedIn.
Let’s work together to build a culture of continuous improvement and psychological safety. If you're a leader looking to create lasting change—not just projects—I help organizations:
- Engage people at all levels in sustainable improvement
- Shift from fear of mistakes to learning from them
- Apply Lean thinking in practical, people-centered ways
Interested in coaching or a keynote talk? Let’s start a conversation.
Though I haven’t seen this one in action, I have used mugs like these on boats. These do the trick !
http://www.mare2.com/popup_image.php/pID/233/imgID/0
That mug you shared looks like the simpler, more creative, less expensive way to solve the same problem…
I received a similar coffee mug from TEDxColumbiaSC last year, with the wide bottom but made of plastic. It was like this guy right here:
http://www.imprintitems.com/blog/9929/16-oz-extra-wide-travel-mug/
I thought it was a really cool design that accomplishes exactly what that vertical-only mug does.