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About this design
Beijing Expwy S32 sign with name
Beijing Expwy S32 sign with name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces the S32 expressway sign from Beijing, China, a route marker that tells drivers exactly where they are and where the road is taking them.
Visual Elements & Composition
Green dominates the artwork, covering most of the field in a flat, saturated tone. Set into it is a rounded square shield, the familiar route marker of Chinese expressways, with the white numeral S32 standing out boldly at its centre. Above the shield runs a horizontal yellow header band, lettered in black characters that read 京平高速, the Jingping Expressway name. A thin white border frames the whole panel, and the layout is strictly ordered, with nothing decorative competing with the information.
Meaning & Symbolism
The sign is a piece of wayfinding, and its power lies in clarity. The route number carries the weight of the design, while the place name in the yellow band anchors the road to Beijing and its surrounding network. The palette of green, white and yellow follows the conventions of metropolitan transport signage, so the sign reads at a glance even at speed. Taken together, the elements express the order of the city's highways: a system built so that anyone passing through can find their way without a second thought.
Turned in the Hand
A road sign is made to be read in passing, and a mug is the closest everyday object to that experience. As you lift it and turn it toward you, the shield comes into view, then the yellow band with its characters, then the route number itself. The design rewards a slow, deliberate turn, much like tracing a route on a map over a morning cup. Each pour brings you back to the same signpost, a small reminder of the highways that carry Beijing forward.
- 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.