About this design
Anhui Expwy S62 sign with name
Anhui Expwy S62 sign with name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design is a flat, minimalist graphic of an expressway route shield from Anhui Province, China, built around the route code S62 and the name of the road.
Visual Elements & Composition
Kelly green fills most of the frame, with white and a touch of yellow carrying the lettering and the route marker. The composition is built from a rounded square set inside a nested rounded-square border, with a horizontal band running across the layout to separate the information. The S62 route code sits at the centre of the shield, and the Chinese characters for the province and the expressway appear in white on the green. Charcoal grey appears only as a sliver of detail, so the eye lands on the green and the bold numerals first.
Meaning & Symbolism
Route shields like this one are how Chinese drivers navigate the provincial expressway network, so each element does a job: the shape identifies the road type, the colour sets it apart from local routes, and the code tells you exactly where you are headed. The sign reflects the orderly thinking behind modern transport planning, where a clear label on a long road is as important as the road itself. Its subject is the S62 expressway in Anhui, the Bozhou-Handan route named on the sign, and the design celebrates that engineering and geography.
Made for the Mug in Your Hands
A sign is designed to be read at speed, from a distance, and a mug turns that idea on its head. You hold it close, rotate it slowly, and read the route code one sip at a time, so the shield wraps around the curve of the cup and comes into view as you lift it. The nested border follows the rim, and the green band gives your morning coffee a clear point of focus. It is a small, cheeky way to take the open road with you to the kitchen table.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- China
- Also on
- 1 other mugs & glasses
- 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.