Push Pull Mug

This mug is the first of several mugs designed by artists in our community. I was asked to design something for customers to collect and bring home, as their own small piece of PXP. As a long time barista at Push Pull, I wanted to highlight the role community has played in the growth of the cafe.

PXP Co-founder Jacob and I sat down together to discuss the brand image, icons, and scope of the project.The final revision of the design was simplified to retain full detail in print, while retaining the same “X” silhouette and identifiable plants from the cafe. 

The plants in the cafe thrive under the waterfall of natural light that pours into the cafe each morning. Over the years, I’ve helped care for them between making drinks and chatting with patrons. They have served as a symbol of growth, change, and community, hence making the perfect subject for the final design.

Initial proposal for the final design: