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About this design
Anhui Expwy S82 sign no name
Anhui Expwy S82 sign no name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design is a flat, graphic rendering of the S82 expressway route sign from Anhui Province in China, reduced to the bold colour blocks and route marking that make a highway shield readable at speed.
Visual Elements & Composition
Green dominates the composition, filling roughly seven-tenths of the field and giving the design its unmistakable expressway identity. A yellow header band runs across the top, carrying the Chinese characters 皖 and 高速, while a green panel beneath holds the white route number S82 in clean, evenly weighted type. A small amount of dark grey sharpens the edges and keeps the palette grounded. The layout is a horizontal two-band arrangement inside a rounded rectangle, with nothing decorative added: every shape earns its place through function.
Meaning & Symbolism
The sign is a piece of working infrastructure. The character 皖 is the traditional abbreviation for Anhui, and 高速 means expressway, so the header names the province and the road type before the route number tells a driver which road they are on. The S prefix marks a provincial expressway in China's numbering system, and the whole sign reflects a modern, systematic approach to moving traffic across a large territory. Its utilitarian character is the point: it was designed to be understood in a glance.
Turning the Sign into a Mug
A mug is a thing you hold and turn in your hands, so the sign's two bands wrap around the cup as you rotate it, the yellow header catching your eye first and the green route panel settling into view as you lift it for a sip. Pair it with the morning brew or a long-haul road trip companion, and let the S82 keep you company on the way to wherever you are headed.
- 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.