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BR-116 jct (Brazil) (Road Sign) Color Changing Mug 11oz

BR-116 jct (Brazil) (Road Sign) Color Changing Mug 11oz

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BR-116 jct (Brazil) (Road Sign) Color Changing Mug 11oz

This design shows a Brazilian highway shield marker for the BR-116, the route number that identifies a key junction within one of the country's most important road networks.

Visual Elements & Composition

The composition is built on a single shield, drawn in a flat vector style with a rounded bottom and a notched point. Black covers roughly a fifth of the surface and white the rest, so the shield reads instantly from a distance. A nested outline border follows the shield's edge, repeating its shape inward. The letters BR sit above the numerals 116, set plainly with no ornament, so the number does all the work.

Meaning & Symbolism

The BR-116 is a major longitudinal highway, linking many regions of Brazil across a vast territory. Its shield is the familiar language of road navigation: a driver sees it and knows exactly which corridor they are on. Choosing a junction rather than a stretch of open road gives the image its meaning. Junctions are where routes meet, where traffic chooses a direction, and where the network becomes visible as a system. The design honours that connective role with nothing more than a number and a shape.

Designed for the Mug in Hand

A road sign is built to be read quickly, and a mug is held close and turned slowly, so the shield gets the attention it was designed for. Wrap the cup in your hands and the black outline rotates across your view, one route marker after another. The colour-changing finish adds a small reveal: the faint shield on a cold mug sharpens into full view once a hot drink goes in, like a route coming into focus. It makes a cheeky gift for anyone who has ever argued over a map at a junction.

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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.