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About this design
Bolivia RF 28
Bolivia RF 28 (Bolivia) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design takes the form of a route marker, the numbered shield that guides drivers along a road, and builds a whole composition around the number 28 and the word BOLIVIA.
Visual Elements & Composition
Forest green dominates the artwork, covering most of the surface, with off-white set against it as the secondary tone. The central shape is a U.S.-style route shield, its outline clean and symmetrical. A horizontal divider band runs across the design, separating the place name from the route number. BOLIVIA sits in the upper field, and a large 28 anchors the lower half. The flat vector treatment keeps every edge crisp, with no shading or texture to soften the lettering.
Meaning & Symbolism
Route markers exist to make a journey legible at a glance, and this design borrows that language of transportation and utility. The name Bolivia ties the sign to the country, while the route number gives it the plain, practical authority of signage seen from a moving car. The result is a modern piece that treats a country's name as a point on a map, marked clearly and without ornament.
Finding Your Way Around the Mug
A shield is a shape that reads best when it is seen whole, and a mug rarely shows a flat face all at once. As the mug turns in the hand, the green shield rotates into view, then the divider band, then the number, so the sign is experienced as a sequence rather than a single picture. Set the mug on a desk or a kitchen counter and the route marker stands upright, ready for the first coffee of the day.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- Bolivia
- 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.