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Partaking in a cup of tea is supposed to be a soothing experience but not when it’s being served in this macabre design by Lily X Su.

I … seek to create uneasiness. We are in an era flooded with objects, objects of use, comfort, sophistication, flamboyancy… There are many objects that serve immediate comfort, yet few are made to be a companion to our recurring feelings of uneasiness.

The cost of just one of these 3D-printed ceramic mugs is steep — $111 – but we’d recommend buying at least two to insure against startled guests dropping this treasure in surprise.

Full story at Shapeways via Boing Boing.

Taking a bite out of design.