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About this design
Anhui Expwy S48 sign no name
Anhui Expwy S48 sign no name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
A flat, minimalist road sign for expressway route S48 in Anhui province, China, rendered as a clean graphic that reads at a glance.
Visual Elements & Composition
Green dominates the design, filling roughly two-thirds of the field, with a yellow header band across the top and a white route designation sitting on the green. A rounded rectangle frames the sign in a horizontal two-band layout, and a centred route shield carries the S48 number in bold white. The header band reads 皖高速, with the characters 皖, 高 and 速 set in clean, evenly spaced type. A thin dark grey edge supplies the only touch of contrast beyond the main palette.
Meaning & Symbolism
The sign follows the standardised navigation style used across China's expressway network, where colour and route shields tell drivers exactly where they are and where they are heading. The yellow header carries the province mark, Anhui's 皖, alongside the expressway designation 高速, so the whole sign works as a map in miniature. It is a modern piece of transport design, and the graphic celebrates the quiet order of highways that most people only see from a windscreen.
Made for the Coffee Break
A mug turns in the hand, so the sign never appears all at once. Each turn brings the header band into view, then the green field, then the centred S48 shield, a little like passing signs on a long drive. Set against the black body, the bright green and yellow read with real punch, and the route number stays visible as the cup moves from one hand to the other.
- 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.