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About this design
Anhui Expwy S11 sign with name
Anhui Expwy S11 sign with name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces a Chinese provincial expressway route marker, the S11 shield of Anhui, set in a clean, high-contrast layout that reads at a glance.
Visual Elements & Composition
Green dominates the artwork, filling most of the field around a rounded-square shield with a white inner border. The route designation S11 sits large in white at the heart of the shield, the most legible thing on the design. A yellow banner runs across the top carrying Chinese characters, 皖高速 for Anhui's expressway network and 巢黄高速 for the Chaohu–Huangshan expressway it names. Small touches of dark grey anchor the edges. The layout is centred and flat, with nothing decorative competing with the information.
Meaning & Symbolism
Every element here is a piece of wayfinding. The shield tells a driver which numbered route they are on, the yellow banner names the province and the expressway, and the colour blocking keeps all of it visible from a moving vehicle. The Chaohu–Huangshan name ties the sign to a real corridor linking the Chaohu area with Huangshan, the gateway to the famous mountain scenery of southern Anhui. The result is a compact portrait of how Chinese regional roads are identified and navigated in the modern era.
Made for the Hand, Read at Close Range
A road sign is built to be read from a distance, and a mug turns that idea inside out. The S11 shield wraps around the curve of the cup and comes into view one turn at a time, as you lift it to your mouth. Holding it close means the shield and banner are read up close, like a little route map kept on your desk, and the green field becomes a warm backdrop for your morning coffee, tea or hot chocolate.
- 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.