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Road Sign · China
Anhui Expwy S04 sign no name
Anhui Expwy S04 sign no name
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About this design
Anhui Expwy S04 sign no name
Anhui Expwy S04 sign no name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This is a flat, graphic study of an S04 expressway route marker from Anhui province, rendered as a clean road shield built from bold colour blocks and route numerals.
Visual Elements & Composition
Green dominates the design, filling most of the surface and giving the sign its familiar highway character. Yellow takes the second position, with white and a touch of dark grey sharpening the edges. The shape is a rounded rectangle, divided into two-tone horizontal bands that organise the sign into clear reading zones. The route identifier S04 sits at the centre of the layout, while the Chinese characters 皖, 高 and 速 sit alongside it, marking the provincial expressway. Nothing is decorative: every shape exists to be read at speed.
Meaning & Symbolism
Expressway shields like this one are the working language of China's road network. The character 皖 is the abbreviation for Anhui, 高速 means expressway, and S04 names the route within that system. Together they tell a driver where they are and where the road leads. The design celebrates that quiet order: movement, logistics and the infrastructure that keeps regional travel moving, drawn with the precision of a sign made to be understood in an instant.
Built for the Hands That Hold It
A mug is turned slowly in the hand, so the sign wraps around the curve and reveals itself one band at a time. Read from the handle, the route number lands square in view, and the colour blocks shift as the cup rotates. Every morning the expressway marker becomes a small, orderly moment at the start of the day, a reminder that good wayfinding works best when it is simply there when you look.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- China
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- When you order it
Glossy black ceramic mugs in two practical sizes — 11 oz (≈330 ml) and 15 oz (≈440 ml). Comfortable C-handle, microwave- and dishwasher-safe, and manufactured to be lead- and BPA-free. Note: printed blacks may read slightly different from the mug’s base color.
These mugs are made from solid ceramic with a glossy glaze that gives a deep, even surface for printing. Sublimation printing embeds ink into the glaze so artwork sits smoothly on the mug rather than simply sitting on top — that means better resistance to fading and scratching during normal use.
They’re available in the classic 11-ounce size for everyday black coffee and tea, and a larger 15-ounce cup if you like extra room for milk, foam or a long pour. The C-shaped handle is wide enough for a secure grip and balances the mug well when full.
- Material: 100% ceramic with a high-gloss finish for punchy, saturated results.
- Sizes: 11 oz (≈330 ml) and 15 oz (≈440 ml) — choose your routine size.
- Printing: sublimation process fuses color into the glaze for durable imagery.
- Safety: lead- and BPA-free; meets common food-contact safety standards.
- Design note: very dark artwork and the mug’s black base can produce subtle shade differences — add a thin lighter outline to ensure contrast if needed.
These mugs are at home in the kitchen, on the office desk, or tucked into a morning routine. They work for espresso shots, pour-overs, oat-milk lattes — you name it. The larger size is handy when you want a second cup’s worth without a refill.
- Daily use: fill with your preferred brew and sip — the mug handles hot liquids safely.
- Office-friendly: fits most standard mug warmers and sits securely on communal trays and kitchen counters.
- Gifting: packs well (wrap with a soft layer) and pairs nicely with coffee beans, tea tins, or a small box of biscuits.
Practical tip: for very dark designs, try a thin light border or a small margin so the artwork reads cleanly against the black ceramic.
These mugs are both microwave- and dishwasher-safe, but gentle habits extend the life of the print. We recommend dishwasher use on the top rack and milder cycles when possible.
Hand-washing is the friendliest option: warm water, mild dish soap, and a soft sponge. Avoid steel wool, harsh scouring pads, or blasting with extremely hot industrial cycles. And a quick reminder — don’t microwave an empty mug.
Two sizes: 11 oz (approx. 330 ml) and 15 oz (approx. 440 ml). The smaller cup is the familiar, everyday size; the larger one is for fuller pours and extra-creamy drinks.
Each mug’s mouth and height are proportioned so they’re easy to drink from and easy to clean. If you’re pairing with saucers or nesting in cabinets, expect the 15 oz to be slightly wider and taller than the 11 oz.
Size guide
All measurements are product dimensions in inches.
| 11 oz | 15 oz | |
|---|---|---|
| Height (in) | 3.86 | 4.72 |
| Diameter (in) | 3.35 | 3.35 |
| Diameter with handle (in) | 4.72 | 5.12 |
Note: dimensions are nominal — small production tolerances may apply. If you need precise fitment (e.g., for nested storage or custom packaging), please allow a small margin.