Heat Sensitive Coaster

The heat sensitive coaster is exactly what it sounds like. This sleak, simple coaster design carries a black semi-gloss finish with cork padding to prevent sliding. Although seemingly straightforward, the coaster uses a thermochromic pigment to change colour when exposed to heat. After placing a warm beverage on top, the black vanishes leaving exposed wood. But don't worry, after the heats gone you can watch the wood slowly turn back to black!

Using a combination of thermochromic pigment and acrylic paint, a two-layer image can be created. This special holiday edition coaster shows a snowman silhouette. When a hot beverage is placed the snowman melts leaving a puddle and hat.

Packaging

The packaging retains the simplicity of the coaster by using cardboard paper with black tone ink. It is still important for the packaging to communicate the vanishing black pigment and is done through three graphics. Within seconds the user is able to gain understanding of the product.