About this design
Anhui Expwy S95 sign with name
Anhui Expwy S95 sign with name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces a route marker for the S95 Expressway in Anhui, China, rendered as a clean, flat graphic taken straight from the highway.
Visual Elements & Composition
Green dominates the layout, filling most of the field, with white and a bright yellow band providing the contrast that makes the sign readable from a moving car. A nested rounded-square border frames the marker, and the composition splits into two horizontal bands. The route number S95 carries the most weight, supported by Chinese characters reading 皖高速 and 凤阳支线. Dark grey appears only in small accents, so the typography and the crisp edges do the work.
Meaning & Symbolism
Expressway shields like this one are a shorthand for navigation: a route number, a regional identifier and a colour code that a driver can take in at a glance. The S95 designation sits within China's national expressway system, and the Anhui provincial reference and the Fengyang branch label place the road precisely within its region. The design is a neutral record of transit architecture, valued for its clarity and its quiet, utilitarian logic.
Built for the Hand and the Morning Brew
A mug is turned in the hand and read one side at a time, so the sign's bold green field and centred route number sit right where your eye lands as you lift your coffee. The rounded-square frame suits the curved wall of the vessel, letting the marker wrap comfortably around the cup. It makes a cheeky conversation starter for anyone who has ever followed a sign across a long, unfamiliar road, and a quietly graphic gift for the traveller or road-trip fan in your life.
- 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.