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About this design
Anhui Expwy S61 sign with name
Anhui Expwy S61 sign with name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design takes a single piece of road infrastructure, the S61 expressway route shield from Anhui province, and sets it down as a clean, flat portrait of wayfinding.
Visual Elements & Composition
Green dominates the composition, filling roughly three-quarters of the field and giving the sign its unmistakable expressway character. A rounded square sits at the centre, with a white inner border framing the route information. A bold white band runs horizontally across the shield, and a yellow accent provides the high-contrast punch that keeps the sign legible at a glance. Dark gray appears only in small detail. The route number S61 is the largest element, supported by the Chinese characters 皖高速 (Wan Expressway) and 淮永高速 (Huaiyong Expressway), which name the two routes the shield designates.
Meaning & Symbolism
The route shield is a compact language of its own. Its colours, shape and numerals let a driver identify a road in an instant, and this design honours that function rather than decoration. The Wan and Huaiyong labels place the sign firmly in Anhui, a province whose highways connect its cities and tie the region together. Modern and official in style, the piece reads as a straightforward record of how Chinese expressways tell travellers where they are going.
Turning the Shield in Your Hand
A mug is a sign you can hold. Turning it slowly, the green field and the bold S61 pass across your view as you drink, much like a route marker passing a windscreen. The design is built for a single flat face that catches the eye on every turn, so each sip brings the shield back into view. It makes a quietly cheeky companion for the first coffee of a long day on the road, or a conversation starter for anyone who has driven through Anhui.
- 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.