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About this design
Anhui Expwy S08 sign no name
Anhui Expwy S08 sign no name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces the route shield of the Anhui Expressway S08 in China, drawn as a flat, modern road-marker plaque.
Visual Elements & Composition
Green dominates the artwork, covering roughly seven-tenths of the surface, with yellow, white and a touch of dark grey supplying the contrast. The layout is centred and symmetrical, built from a rounded rectangle split into horizontal bands. The upper band carries the Chinese characters 皖 (the short name for Anhui province) and 高速 (expressway), while the lower band holds the route designation S08 in bold yellow numerals. Nothing decorative interrupts the layout. Each element is placed for legibility at a glance, which is exactly what a roadside sign is built to do.
Meaning & Symbolism
The shield is a navigational tool. The character 皖 identifies the province, 高速 marks the road as an expressway, and the S prefix designates a provincial route rather than a national one. Read together, these elements tell a driver where they are and which road they are on. The design comes from modern Chinese transport infrastructure, where standardised signage of this kind guides long-distance traffic across provincial networks, and it speaks to travel, logistics and the regional geography that those roads connect.
Why It Suits a Mug
A mug is turned in the hand, so the shield reveals itself in stages. The characters come into view first, then the green field, then the yellow route number as the cup rotates. It is a design that rewards a slow morning coffee, and it makes a fitting gift for someone who has spent long hours on the road, or who likes their kitchen decorated with maps and transport graphics.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- China
- Printed
- 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.