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About this design
Anhui Expwy S19 sign no name
Anhui Expwy S19 sign no name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces a route marker from the S19 expressway in Anhui, China, rendered as a clean, flat piece of wayfinding graphics.
Visual Elements & Composition
Green fills most of the field, roughly two-thirds of the image, and it is the first thing the eye lands on. A rounded rectangle anchors the layout, divided into horizontal bands. A yellow strip carries the Chinese characters 皖高速 in dark lettering, while the lower field holds the route shield reading S19 in bold white numerals. Touches of white and dark grey sharpen the edges. Nothing decorative intrudes; every mark is there to be read at a distance.
Meaning & Symbolism
The characters 皖高速 name the province and the road type: 皖 is the short form for Anhui, and 高速 means expressway. The S19 shield is the route designation drivers follow across the network. The design reads as a compact statement of how China's expressways are identified, with each province's code and each route's number working together. Its modern, utilitarian style reflects the standardised high-contrast signage built for quick legibility at speed.
Turning a Road Sign in the Hand
A mug is a surface you turn rather than view head-on, so the sign reveals itself in pieces as you rotate it: the yellow band first, then the S19 shield coming round the curve. Your morning coffee gives you a few seconds to take in the route marker the way a driver would glance at one from the lane. Wrapped around a cylinder, the rounded rectangle becomes a small wayfinding point on a journey you hold in your hands, and a warm, gifty reminder for anyone who has ever followed a green sign into a new province.
- 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.