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Welcome

MAKE yOUR CHILD’S IMAGINATION TANGIBLE

DreamMugs

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DREAMS SUBMITTED
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IMAGES GENERATED
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PRODUCTS DELIVERED
SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSROOMS SUPPORTED

Our Story

DOING FOR OTHERS WHAT AI DID FOR US AND OUR DAUGHTER

We have a beautiful daughter who has Down syndrome.

She has an amazing imagination, but her drawing skills are a work in progress. She has plenty to express, but sometimes words fall short. We’re working on that, and she’s working on that, but when her heart gets attached to an idea, she’ll let us know!

AI (artificial intelligence) let our daughter express herself and her beautiful imagination. She combined two things she loves into a crazy hodgepodge of a dream, and the result blew us away:

As soon as she saw it, her face lit up – she started jumping up and down, screaming and pointing in excitement at what she just made.

As soon as we saw it, our faces lit up – we got a clearer glimpse into her imagination than we’ve ever had before.

Every time she sees that image – she yells, as excited as ever, “Whale! Sloth!”

Every time we see that image – we’re reminded how much potential she has tucked away inside, just brimming to come out…

We want to help you and your family to have that same experience.

Future Concept.

Children and individuals with disabilities across the world able to bring their imagination to life, and see that they have the power to turn their dreams into tangible creations for all to enjoy.

The Big Ideas.

Artificial Intelligence can be scary for new users! But its budding potential is being realized each and every day. At DreamMugs, we want to use AI for good and remove barriers for entry.

Creative Solutions.

Leveraging AI Image-Generation and Print-on-Demand services, we strive to get personalized products out to families and caregivers as quickly and simply as possible.

Services

OUR SERVICES FOR OUR SUPPORTERS

Artistic Expression

Artistic expression holds immense value for children with disabilities as it serves as a powerful avenue for self-discovery, communication, and emotional well-being.

An Individual’s Dream

Supporters have the freedom to customize the AI-generated designs, including choosing colors, styles/themes (realistic, cartoon, whimsical, sci-fi, fantasy, etc.), and adding personal touches to make the artwork truly unique

AI Transformation

At DreamMugs, we review submitted content, carefully translate it to an AI Image Generator, which then converts it into visually captivating artwork. The AI breathes life into the content and we ensure the resulting designs are both beautiful and meaningful.

Product Selection

We offer a range of customizable products, with our first highlights being personalized coffee mugs. Participants can select the product on which they want to showcase their transformed art.

Straightforward Delivery

DreamMugs relies on print-on-demand companies for the production of customized products. When an order is placed, the selected product is created and printed with the unique artwork, and it is then shipped directly to the customer.

Want to support the DreamMugs mission?

Share our story with someone you know, or show your support directly

Curious to know more?

Check out Pricing or the full DreamMugs Process, Dream to Doorstep

Works

Projects We Have Done

About

ESTABLISHED IN Northern virginia in 2024

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Community

Committed to individuals with special needs and disabilities

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Dreams

Empowering Dreams, Amplifying Voices

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Reach

Starting local with a dream to reach farther

Who We Are

DreamMugs is a nonprofit, innovative platform that harnesses the power of AI to bring the creative visions of children with disabilities to life, offering various product options.

Our Vision

Make imagination tangible.

Our Mission

Empower children with disabilities to express their creativity and imagination through AI-generated art, turning their ideas into cherished products that bring joy to them and their loved ones.

Testimonials

FEEDBACK FROM OUR SUPPORTERS

It was easy! I wrote their dreams down and had them point to the details after explaining it to them. They came up with some really cool ideas!

Natali H.

SPED Teacher

Now that I see the effort it took, I can definitely see the potential for users like me to come to you … Love it ! Can’t wait to see it grow !!

Susan G.

Manager

Yaaaaay!

Ross P.

Social Worker

Inspiring! I hope you have great luck with the organization and bringing joy to kids.  Speaking of which, the t-shirts turned out great.

Anonymous

Parent

5/5 – Easy and fun
I think of my great niece every time I see the ornament and use the mug.

Christine H.

Nurse

Would have made a great shirt for Christmas

Thomas P.

Entrepreneur

Gorilla and sloth playing game is my favorite !

Amy B.

Psychology Professor

They look great!! Very good quality

(two-tone coffee mugs)

Charlene B.

SPED Teacher

Have Questions?

Frequently Asked
Questions

Yes, DreamMugs is a proud nonprofit organization! All sales revenue and donations go directly toward helping others as laid out by our mission, or increasing our capability to do so.

Becoming a 501(c)(3)-recognized organization is a top priority for us, but the process can take 6-9 months to be approved. We have applied and will let you know as soon as we hear confirmation!

If you receive a defective or incorrect product, you can request a refund within 14 days of delivery. Contact us and we will process your refund through our printing partners.

We won’t place any order until you are satisfied with the image you’ve generated. That said, AI is not perfect and can notoriously struggle with certain features, like hands. Our iterative design process tries to work these kinks out as best it can, but we do encourage supporters to embrace minor (not major) flaws as part of the unique charm of your very own AI-generated art. Refunds will not be provided outside of print and product quality issues.

There are so many ways!

  • Donations: Every order helps, but donations will go the furthest in keeping our mission moving forward
  • Purchases: Check out the DreamMugs shop for your own design request, or to purchase a product with one of our original designs.
  • Spread the word: We’re just getting started and rely on people just like you to let others know about us to give and/or receive support

The design process nominally takes 1-3 days. Production and Shipping timeframes vary by product, but generally add up to 1-2 weeks. We will provide you with tracking details so you can stay up to date with the latest on your fulfillment status once an order is placed.

A visual breakdown of the design to delivery process and its timelines can be found here.

Only to you. DreamMugs promises not to sell any little Dreamer’s art without their express permission; our creative process begins and ends with the one who dreamed it up.

As a nonprofit, we still have costs to cover to operate and provide this service. We actively seek donations, grants, and 501(c)(3) status with the goal of one day offering the first product of every order to Dreamer’s with disabilities for free. Until then, we proudly waive design fees for any individuals with special needs or disabilities in the Design Request.

While our journey started with our child and our experience as parents, DreamMugs is in no way limited to only supporting children with disabilities. The pride of turning your creative imaginings into tangible reality is in no way limited to just children. The DreamMugs mission and our free design work apply to all individuals with disabilities.

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