Compostable Canvas

Our Compostable Canvas cups are a series of limited edition Hot Cups, collaborating with local and up-and-coming artists. A way of celebrating and showcasing our talented community. 

Current: Michael Bullen

June 2024

Our current Compostable Canvas Hot Cups are designed by our very own (and talented) in-house designer Michael Bullen. When asked about what inspired these fun shapes, he responded, "I want the individual holding the cup to interpret the various shapes as silhouettes of whatever they want. Whether it’s drawing faces to create characters, or using the gaps as space to colour in, I hope the designs encourage interaction." 

READ OUR INTERVIEW WITH MICHAEL BULLEN

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Ruby Jones

January 2024

Morning rituals are special—especially that cherished moment with our first tea or coffee in hand. That’s where the spark ignited for renowned Kiwi illustrator Ruby Jones, who created these colourful cups to bring joy to people while they take some time for themselves. 

READ OUR INTERVIEW WITH RUBY JONES

Grace Popplewell

August 2023

These limited edition cups were designed by talented Tāmaki Makaurau-based artist, Grace Popplewell. Her design is a special nod to our hospitality industry, capturing the essence of being inside a cafe. To read more about the inspiration behind these wonderful designs, read our interview with her below.

READ OUR INTERVIEW WITH GRACE POPPLEWELL

Celia Steenhuisen x Bees Up Top

November 2022

These cute cups were a collaboration between local artist Celia Steenhuisen and urban beekeeping business Bees Up Top who aim to increase New Zealand’s bee population. To learn more about Bees Up Top and Celia Steenhuisen, read the interview below. 

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READ OUR INTERVIEW WITH CELIA

MAYK

July 2021

Becky is a freelance designer and illustrator based in New Zealand, currently working under the studio name MAYK. Inspired by the nature of the world during multiple lockdowns, this artwork is a reminder of how incredible our surroundings are when we take care of them!

READ OUR INTERVIEW WITH MAYK

Chippy

April 2021

This colourful Compostable Canvas Hot Cup was designed by Chris Hutchinson aka Chippy, an Auckland based illustrator and graphic artist.These cups were designed to create a sense of positivity and cheeky playfulness, with the hope that people discovered the different expressions hidden throughout the design while enjoying their coffee.

READ OUR INTERVIEW WITH CHIPPY

Take a look at some of our other designs here...
Helen Mai - Shapes
Helen's love of nature was the inspiration behind these abstract representations of 'nature patterns.'
Carl Santos
Meet Carl, our talented in-house designer behind the 'Flowers' Hot Cup. The playful design served your coffee in a cup with a smile.
Kate Sylvester
Designed in collaboration with NZ label Kate Sylvester. The cups weave together two like minded companies with a passion to inspire positive change.
Jovan Milovic
Jovan designed these cups like a pizza, 'taking bits and bobs, and sprinkling them in cool ways on this interesting cup canvas.'
Helen Mai - Fruits
Inspired by nature, Helen Mai was (once again!) the designer behind these fruit cups. A slice of colour with your morning coffee!
Joel Hart
These limited edition cups featured work from Christchurch artist and designer Joel Hart through which he explored female portraits, layers of different materials, and textures.
Nick Staples
Nick Staples, an illustrator & designer from the Bay of Islands, brings a beautiful blue & white ‘willow pattern’ to these cups. A lovely traditional style for your morning cup of coffee.
Studio Bon
Designed by Wellington based artist and illustrator, Bonnie Brown these bright and vibrant cups are designed to depict the feeling you get from a caffeine hit!
Natasha Vermuelen
Natasha Vermeulen is a Christchurch based illustrator who took inspiration for these epic cups from Snow White, Rose Red, and a lesser-known tale of The Seven Ravens.
Andrew Bond
Self-taught artist, Andrew Bond addresses a number of themes in the design of these cups, such as life, death, folk stories, and current events in the hopes of getting people interacting and thinking.
Gina Kiel
Gina Kiel is an artist based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Aotearoa. She created these delicate yet bold artworks with flowing lines and psychedelic colour palettes that grow into form.
Cup of Conversation
The Cup of Conversation was created to support Mental Health Charity I AM HOPE. Because conversations about mental health should be as common as your daily coffee routine.

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