Personalised mug: an ideal gift for all occasions

A personalised mug featuring a photo or a lovely quote makes for a bespoke gift that’s sure to be a hit on any occasion:

• Birthday: capture a memorable moment from the year with a holiday snap, a special date or a festive collage.
• Christmas: brighten up the winter with a cosy Christmas mug featuring a photo from your Christmas card.
• Valentine’s Day: go for a pair of matching mugs featuring your initials or fun illustrations representing you (available with our creative filters).
• Work and colleagues: humorous quotes or photos from that epic team-building event are classic choices for a leaving party.
• Birth: immortalise the happy occasion with the baby’s name and date of birth on a mug, accompanied by a photo of the baby. You can also reuse the illustration or photo from the birth announcement to create a lovely keepsake for the parents.

Photo plus text mug: a simple creation

Your personalised mug is made in our workshop from high-quality ceramic, fired at a high temperature to ensure a long-lasting print that stands up to everyday use. The dimensions of each model are shown above, so you can choose the size that suits you best, from a classic mug to a pair of mugs for couples.

A personalised mug featuring a photo and text turns every coffee break into a special moment. Add your favourite memories, a first name or a quote to a durable ceramic mug that’s dishwasher and microwave safe. Easy to create in just a few clicks, it makes the perfect gift for family, friends or colleagues, whatever the occasion. A wide choice of designs, themes and colours to create something that reflects your personality.

Ideas and inspiration for your customisable mug with text

Personalised mugs don’t necessarily need photos. Filter the designs to see those without photos, and you can personalise a text-based design however you like. Text-based designs look great with a first name, a date, a quote or even a combination of all these on your mug.

Not sure what text to have printed on your personalised mug? Here are a few ideas to help you get started:

• Use a iconic line from your favourite film
• Use your favourite quote, your motto or a funny phrase that best describes your state of mind when you wake up in the morning
• Use the sweet and funny nickname you give your partner or that your friends and family call you
• Print a date, a place or geographical coordinates alongside a photo
• Twist the title of a film or book you love to make it even more personal
• Choose a line from a legendary comedy sketch or stand-up routine that makes you smile

Mugs lend themselves to lots of creative ideas. If you’re looking for some fun inspiration to surprise your loved ones, here are six original gift ideas:

• A mug featuring your child’s drawing: simply take a photo of the drawing – or scan it if you can; that’s even better. Upload it to the designer as a photo. You can also add the artist’s name and the date of the artwork to immortalise this little masterpiece. Perfect for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or Grandparents’ Day. Of course, this works for grown-ups’ drawings too! Tip: if you want the background of the drawing to be completely white, you can use a .png image with a transparent background.
• The magic mug with a hidden message: personalise a black magic mug that reveals your design when heated, featuring a funny photo montage or a riddle. It’s the ideal way to announce big news (a pregnancy, a request to be a witness, godparent or godmother) to a loved one over a cup of coffee.
• The matching pair of mugs for couples: go for a pair of mugs with complementary illustrations and affectionate or quirky nicknames (such as ‘Mr Perfect’ and ‘Mrs Always Right’). This design works a treat as a playful nod for Valentine’s Day or a housewarming party.
• The vintage enamel mug for adventurers: choose an ‘adventure’ design and add a humorous quote about survival whilst camping (‘No coffee, no summit’, ‘I’m not getting out of my sleeping bag until I’ve had my coffee’, ‘Hiker fuelled by hot coffee’ or ‘Nature’s calling, but my coffee comes first’). This sturdy mug will be a hit with a friend who loves hiking, camping or cycling trips for their birthday.
• The ceramic desk mug with a tongue-in-cheek quote: combine a funny photo from a team-building event with a quirky slogan such as ‘Employee of the Month’. The contrast between the image and the text creates a humorous effect. It’s the perfect idea for a leaving party, a Secret Santa or a beloved colleague’s birthday.

At smartphoto you have a wide choice of designs, but you can also create your very own personalisation. Let your creativity express itself by exploring the options available in the creator: layouts, backgrounds, illustrations, text, and typography, as well as, of course, your own photos which you can edit with effects and filters.

How do I print a photo on a cup?

Dreaming of creating your own durable ceramic mug with your best memories? Nothing could be easier with our online design tool. First, select the interior colour of your cup, then let yourself be guided by our varied designs to showcase your photos.

The printing of your personalised photo mug is done in our workshop with meticulous care. Our printing technology guarantees vibrant colours and long-lasting quality.

Our interface will automatically let you know if your photo's resolution is perfectly suited for printing. A great way to create a unique item that will accompany you every morning.

Create a mug with multiple photos

Give free rein to your creativity by choosing from our many designs specially made to accommodate multiple photos! From a joyful collage to an elegant layout, our models allow you to immortalise as many photos as you want on your mug - at least as much as the printable surface allows. You can tell a whole story this way: the stages of a beautiful day, a series of knowing family smiles, or the best moments of your last holiday. Each design offers its own unique layout to enhance your photos and create a truly personal mug that feels like you.

Black, white, or coloured mug: what are the choices?

To brighten up your mornings, we offer a beautiful colour palette to personalise the inside and handle of your mug. From classic timeless white to elegant black, through soft pink, soothing blue, dynamic red, and elegant emerald green - each colour brings its own unique touch to your personalised cup. Choose the mug that best matches your personality, the colours of your creation, or your interior decor!

An original cup to celebrate whoever you want, even your dog or cat

Here are a few creative ideas for giving an original mug, tailored to the recipient:

• For your BFF, best friend or partner: choose a photo, image or text that refers to a special moment you shared (a concert, a trip, a family occasion, a shared fit of laughter...)
• For your child: Print their childish phrases or first words alongside a photo of them at that age – perfect on a coloured mug or a children’s mug
• For your parents: a lovely photo from the family archive, their wedding photo or a picture of them holding you as a baby, or even the most recent photo of the whole family together
• For someone who absolutely adores their pets: a mug featuring a lovely photo of their beloved dog or cat and a funny little phrase
• For your grandparents: a drawing made for them by their grandchildren, or a portrait of their smiling grandchildren to wish them a good morning from afar every morning

Do you like to mix things up? Our collection of personalised mugs is regularly updated with new designs to suit all your tastes.

1. The magic mug only reveals your photo when it comes into contact with heat – perfect for a surprise every morning.
2. Our enamelled mug adds a retro touch to your kitchen and is the perfect choice to take on a country holiday
3. the insulated mug keeps your drinks at the perfect temperature for hours, ideal for taking your morning coffee or tea with you
4. Our heart-shaped mug adds a romantic touch to your coffee breaks – perfect for lovers and romantics
5. The children’s mug, smaller and easier to handle, is perfect for your little ones’ first breakfasts.
6. And for those who appreciate elegance, the set of coffee cups with matching saucers adds a touch of refinement to your coffee breaks.