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About this design
Beijing Expwy S80 sign with name
Beijing Expwy S80 sign with name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces the route shield of the S80 expressway in Beijing, a green rounded-square marker that identifies one of the city's arterial roads at a glance.
Visual Elements & Composition
Green dominates the artwork, covering most of the field, with a white border framing the rounded-square shield. A yellow header band sits across the top, and the route designation S80 is set large and centred, with the Chinese characters for expressway (高速) and the route's name (密涿高速) placed in the lower section. The layout is flat and vector-clean, with high contrast between white lettering and the green ground, the way road signs are built to be read from a moving vehicle.
Meaning & Symbolism
A route shield is a navigational promise: it tells a driver which road they are on and where it leads. The S80 marker belongs to the Miyun–Zhuozhou Expressway, linking districts on the northern and western edges of Beijing, so the sign stands for the city's sprawling transport network and the practical logic of Chinese highway numbering. Its modern, utilitarian character reflects the contemporary infrastructure that the original sign was made to serve.
Built for the Hand, Not the Highway
A mug is read differently from a road sign. The shield's bold numerals and high-contrast panels wrap around the cylinder, so the S80 is the first thing you see when you lift it and the last thing you see as you set it down. Each morning the same green route marker sits at eye level, a quiet joke for anyone who has ever kept a map open on a long drive, and a small piece of Beijing's road system for the coffee lover who likes their design with a little road-trip swagger.
- 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.