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About this design
Australian Tourist Drive 22
Australian Tourist Drive 22 (Australia) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design turns a roadside wayfinding marker into a piece of travel art, with a single pentagonal route sign set against a field of rich brown.
Visual Elements & Composition
Dark brown fills most of the design, forming the ground for a pentagonal shield centred on the surface. Clean white lettering reads TOURIST and DRIVE across the top and bottom of the shield, with a bold white 22 dominating the middle. A thin black outline defines the shield's edges. The flat vector style keeps everything crisp and direct, so the sign reads at a glance, the way a real route marker is meant to.
Meaning & Symbolism
Route markers like this one exist to keep travellers oriented. Each numbered shield confirms you are still on the chosen path through open country and coastal towns, and the Tourist Drive series marks the scenic routes that draw people out onto Australia's highways. The design honours that tradition of guidance and discovery, and the number 22 identifies one specific journey among many. It is a celebration of the road trip itself, of the moment when a sign tells you that the landscape ahead is worth the drive.
Turning the Story in Your Hands
A mug is a object you turn as you drink, so the sign never sits still. Rotate it and the shield slides into view, then the bold 22 faces you, then the next stretch of the route. The curved surface suits a marker built to be read from a distance, because each glance delivers the whole message in one clean shape. Whether it is your first coffee of the morning or a late-night cup of tea, the road stays in view until the last sip.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- Australia
- 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.