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About this design
Anhui Expwy S16 sign no name
Anhui Expwy S16 sign no name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This is a flat, minimalist rendering of a Chinese expressway route shield, the S16 marker of the Anhui Expressway, set in bold green with crisp white and yellow lettering.
Visual Elements & Composition
Green dominates the design, filling most of the field and giving the sign its unmistakable highway character. A rounded rectangle anchors the layout, split into horizontal bands that carry the information in a clear, orderly sequence. The Chinese characters 皖高速 sit alongside the stylised white route designation S16, and yellow accents add the high-contrast punch you expect from international road markers. A small amount of dark grey provides structure without competing with the lettering. Nothing decorative intrudes; every mark is there to be read at a glance.
Meaning & Symbolism
The characters 皖高速 identify the route as an expressway of Anhui province, the region the 皖 character abbreviates, while S16 is the route number that tells drivers where the road leads in the national network. Together they are a piece of wayfinding, the kind of marker that turns a long journey into a series of confident decisions. The design reflects modern Chinese transportation and the road networks and logistics that connect its provinces, distilled into a single, neutral, purely informational emblem.
Made for the Daily Cuppa
A road sign is built to be read from a distance, but this artwork wraps around a mug, so it is seen up close, one turn at a time as the mug moves in your hands. The route number and characters come round to meet you as you lift it, a quiet nod to the people who spend their days on the move. For the commuter, the road-trip planner or anyone who thinks of a morning coffee as its own small journey, it is a cheeky conversation starter with a map in it.
- 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.