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Road Sign · China
Anhui Expwy S2211 sign no name
Anhui Expwy S2211 sign no name
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About this design
Anhui Expwy S2211 sign no name
Anhui Expwy S2211 sign no name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces the S2211 expressway route sign from Anhui province, China, set down as a clean, flat graphic that reads like a page from a highway manual.
Visual Elements & Composition
Green dominates the artwork, covering roughly three-fifths of the field, with yellow taking most of the rest. The layout is built on a rounded rectangle split into horizontal bands, a structure that makes the sign instantly legible from a distance. The route designation S2211 sits at the centre as the focal point, set in crisp geometric type. Small touches of white and black provide contrast and keep the palette strictly functional, with no ornament competing with the information.
Meaning & Symbolism
Route shields like this one are the language of wayfinding. The Chinese characters 皖高速 identify Anhui province and the expressway network, so the sign announces both a place and a road before a single word is read. The yellow-on-green pairing and the standardised shape belong to a visual system shared across many countries, which is why the design feels at home on any highway. Here it becomes a quiet study of how infrastructure and geography are drawn into a simple, memorable image.
Reading the Route on Your Mug
A mug is turned in the hand as you drink, so the sign never appears all at once. The S2211 numeral comes around first, then the band of colour, then the provincial characters as the cup rotates. That slow reveal suits a route sign, which is designed to be read in passing. Each sip brings the next part of the journey into view, a small and cheeky way to start the morning on the road.
- 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.