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About this design
Australian Tourist Drive 97
Australian Tourist Drive 97 (Australia) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design turns a route marker into a bold, wayfinding-style emblem: a brown pentagon edged in white, with the numerals 97 and the words TOURIST DRIVE set across it.
Visual Elements & Composition
Dark brown dominates the artwork, covering most of the field and giving the badge a grounded, earthy weight. A crisp white border traces the pentagonal shape, and the white route number 97 sits centred and large enough to read at a glance. Curved white lettering arcs across the top to spell TOURIST DRIVE, while a thin black outline defines the edges. The flat vector style keeps everything clean and direct, with no ornament competing for attention.
Meaning & Symbolism
Road signs exist to guide travellers, and this one carries that purpose into a keepsake. Tourist Drive 97 is a named scenic route in Australia, and its marker stands for the promise of a journey worth taking: the open road, regional towns, and the landscapes passed along the way. The modern signage look ties the piece to contemporary wayfinding, so it reads as a pure celebration of driving culture and the pleasure of exploring a route on its own terms.
Crafted for the Morning Drive
A mug is held in both hands and turned slowly as the coffee is sipped, so the badge rotates past the eye in a way a flat print never does. The curved TOURIST DRIVE lettering follows the wrap of the ceramic, and the large 97 comes round to face you as you lift the cup. It is a fitting companion for the first coffee of a road trip, or a reminder of one already taken.
- 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.