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About this design
Beijing Expwy S76 sign no name
Beijing Expwy S76 sign no name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces a Beijing Expressway S76 road sign from China, a single route marker taken from the city's highway network.
Visual Elements & Composition
A centred, flat layout does the work. A rounded rectangle of saturated green fills most of the frame, with a yellow band dividing the panel into two horizontal strips. Crisp white lettering sits on the green, and the route shield carries the white letter S and the numerals 76. Small black details anchor the edges. Everything is drawn in clean, flat shapes with no shading or texture to distract the eye.
Meaning & Symbolism
The characters 京, 高 and 速 identify the sign as a Beijing expressway marker, with 京 for Beijing and 高速 for expressway. The S prefix marks a provincial-level route, and 76 is the number drivers follow to reach their destination. The colours are chosen for visibility, and the layout follows the conventions road authorities use across much of the world, so a driver can navigate by shape and colour before reading a word.
Turning Every Sip into a Road Trip
A mug is turned in the hand, so the design reveals itself one slice at a time. As the cup rotates, the green panel rolls past, the yellow band slides into view and the route number arrives on the far side. It rewards a slow turn, the way a morning coffee drinker reads the paper. For the road-trip nut who plans routes by map, this is a warm, cheeky nod to the miles they love.
- 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.