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BR-077 jct (Brazil) (Road Sign) Color Changing Mug 11oz

BR-077 jct (Brazil) (Road Sign) Color Changing Mug 11oz

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BR-077 jct (Brazil) (Road Sign) Color Changing Mug 11oz

This design is a junction sign: a single highway shield in black and white, built to tell travellers that a crossing lies ahead.

Visual Elements & Composition

Black and white do all the work here, with white covering most of the field and black taking the rest. The centre is a route shield with a rounded bottom and a notched point, framed by a double outline that gives it the weight of a real roadside marker. The letters BR sit above the numerals 077, and the lowercase jct beneath them tells the eye what the sign is for. Nothing else competes. The flat vector style and open space give the composition a minimalist, formal calm.

Meaning & Symbolism

The prefix BR marks a federal road in Brazil, and the three-digit number places a route within the national network, where the first digit sorts roads by direction. The abbreviation jct is a universal signal for a junction, so the sign points travellers toward the place where two paths converge. BR-077 itself sits in a grey area of official road records, and the artwork turns that uncertainty into its subject. It looks at how bureaucratic labelling, outdated routes and planned roads that were never built all shape the maps we trust. The design is modern in era and draws its logic from the structure of Brazil's highway system.

Turning the Mug in the Hand

A mug is turned in the hand, so the sign rotates slowly as you lift it, and the wraparound layout means the shield and its outline are never cut off at the handle. The design reveals itself as the drink warms, which suits a sign that is meant to be read on approach. Pour in a morning coffee, watch the junction appear, and you have a small navigational joke for the first cup of the day, and a gift that suggests the recipient has a route in mind.

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Color-changing ceramic mugs with a glossy finish, black exterior, and white interior. Available in one size: 11 oz (≈330 ml). Heat-reactive coating reveals your custom design when filled with hot liquid. BPA- and lead-free, with a comfortable C-handle.

This mug brings a playful twist to the daily coffee or tea ritual. At room temperature, it looks like a simple black mug with a glossy finish. But add a hot beverage, and your chosen design fades into view, showing vivid colors against the white interior.

The ceramic body is durable enough for repeated use, while the C-shaped handle balances comfort and grip. Printing uses sublimation techniques that fuse color into the heat-reactive surface for crisp results when the design appears.

  • Material: ceramic with glossy black exterior and white interior.
  • Size: one standard size, 11 oz (≈330 ml).
  • Finish: glossy glaze with heat-sensitive surface.
  • Printing: sublimation process produces crisp, vibrant colors.
  • Safety: BPA-free and lead-free, suitable for everyday drinks.
  • Effect: design is faintly visible when cold, fully revealed when hot.

Perfect as a novelty gift or a fun personal mug, the heat-reactive design makes coffee breaks more engaging. It works well for morning coffee, afternoon tea, or hot chocolate.

  1. Daily routine: fill with any hot beverage to reveal your chosen artwork.
  2. Gifting: the “magic” reveal makes it a memorable present for birthdays, holidays, or office exchanges.
  3. Office use: sparks conversation while still being practical for everyday drinks.

Note: for best results, avoid designs that rely heavily on deep black backgrounds, as they may blend with the mug’s surface when cold.

Unlike standard mugs, color-changing mugs require gentler care to preserve the heat-reactive coating. Hand-wash only — avoid the dishwasher and abrasive scrubbers, which can damage the finish and reduce the effect.

The mug is safe for short microwave use when heating liquids, but repeated high-heat cycles may shorten the lifespan of the coating. Always allow the mug to cool before washing.

Available in one classic size: 11 oz (approximately 330 ml). It’s large enough for most standard coffee makers and fits comfortably in most cabinets.

Size guide

All measurements are product dimensions in inches.

11 oz
Height (in) 3.78
Diameter (in) 3.23
Diameter w/ handle (in) 4.76

Note: measurements are approximate; slight variations may occur due to manufacturing tolerances.