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About this design
Beijing Expwy SXX sign no name
Beijing Expwy SXX sign no name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This is a flat, graphic rendering of a Beijing expressway route marker, reduced to a rounded badge of yellow, green and white that reads at a glance like a sign you would pass at speed.
Visual Elements & Composition
The badge is split into two horizontal bands: a yellow top strip and a broad green field beneath it. Green takes up the bulk of the design, with yellow giving the sign its high-contrast edge. Chinese characters 京, 高 and 速 sit across the upper band, and the route code SXX is set in white and black below them. Everything is centred and symmetrical, with clean geometric shapes and no decoration beyond the sign itself.
Meaning & Symbolism
The characters 京 (Beijing) and 高速 (expressway) name the capital and its fast road network, while SXX is the route code that tells drivers where they are heading. The shield-like outline and colour bands follow the conventions of Chinese highway signage, the wayfinding system that keeps large metropolitan traffic moving in an orderly way. The design celebrates the systematic, functional geometry of urban transport and the civil engineering behind it.
Turned in the Hand
A mug is read by turning it, so the badge rotates past your eye the way a driver's sign comes into view one frame at a time. The rounded rectangle wraps neatly around the body, and the two-band split keeps the characters legible from the handle side. It makes a fitting gift for anyone who likes their mornings orderly, and every sip begins at a clear, bold route marker.
- 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.