MIRACLE 360° GLOW IN THE DARK CUP

Spill-proof by day, glowing with comfort by night

Brand: Munchkin
Launch: 2019

“The perfect bedside cup with spill-proof and glow-in-the-dark features.”

It’s not bedtime without water on the nightstand – or a little light to ward off “monsters” under the bed. Our Miracle Glow in the Dark Cup is the perfect bedside companion, whether your little one is tucked in at home or camping under the stars. Designed with a 360-degree drinking rim, this practical kids' cup seals shut after every sip, making accidental spills a thing of the past. The sweet astronaut design glows in the dark, sending imaginations soaring through space and helping kids feel secure as they drift off to dreamland. Bedside hydration and comfort in a cup? That’s one giant leap for sleep!

Key Features

COMFORTING GLOW
The cup emits a soft glow with a fun design – your little one will easily find the cup and feel comforted when the lights are out.

EASY TO CLEAN
With no extra spouts, valves or pieces, the Miracle 360° Cup is easy to use and even easier to clean.

SPILL-PROOF 360° DESIGN
Drinking from anywhere around the rim, like a regular cup, helps support normal muscle development in a child’s mouth. When the child is not drinking, the valve automatically closes and creates a leak-proof seal.

PROCESS

DEVELOPMENT

RESEARCH
Explored glow-in-the-dark additive materials, compliance and safety requirements, and manufacturing processes.

IDEATION
Reviewed and purchased existing glow-in-the-dark and light-up cup samples to analyze key features, benefits, and potential challenges.

2D SKETCH
Developed initial pattern concepts in Adobe Suite, focusing on playful, child-friendly graphics optimized for glow performance.

3D CAD
Refined existing cup geometry in CAD software and updated design areas to integrate in-mold graphic processes.

PROTOTYPING
Built early prototypes with printed 2D labels to evaluate design direction and test the glow effect under real use conditions.

TESTING
Produced glow-in-the-dark samples using existing tooling, experimenting with material variations and measuring glow intensity and duration across different lighting exposures.