Definitive office coffee holder

thingiverse

This is my second holder model dedicated to espresso cup (my first one is more minimal, give it a look: [Espresso cup holder](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1313042) ). The idea of this model was born several weeks ago after our coffee supplier changed the small plastic cups for espresso. The new ones have a much smaller base, so that's why I'm giving kudos to the designer of such a shame. As a result, it's very easy for the center of gravity to go outside the base and overturn the cup. And that's exactly what happened! It was only a matter of time... I had the cup full of coffee on my desk and an accidental touching of the cup made it overturn. Coffee spilled all over my documents and trousers. I still have a pen-written analysis page with a brown stain that smells like coffee. So, I decided something had to be done and this design was born. This cup holder is so handy! I use it every day because it has several advantages: - The cup can stay on your desk without worrying about it overturning (the base is large enough so the center of gravity cannot go outside of it). - If you accidentally touch the cup and some coffee spills out, in all probability the coffee will accumulate on the bottom dish instead of on your desk. - If the cup is very hot, there's a handy handle that allows you to not burn your fingers. - You have two notches that allow you to drink from the cup inserted into the holder without touching the 3D printed model with your mouth. This way, you can use it whether you're right-handed or left-handed! - When you walk from the coffee machine to your desk with the cup in the holder, there's much less probability of spilling some coffee. - Hey, it's a beautiful design that was born out of a sleepless night! I'm planning on printing some more to give them to our office visitors. Those will be sure conversation starters! Did I mention that all small cups I've tested fit in there perfectly? No? Well, now I did it. You have no excuses; go print one for your desk!!!