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About this design
BR-226
BR-226 (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces the BR-226 road shield, the route marker that identifies a Brazilian federal highway, rendered as a flat, instantly readable piece of road signage.
Visual Elements & Composition
White dominates the artwork, covering roughly three-quarters of the field, with black providing the rest of the structure. The shield sits at the centre as a vertical rectangle that tapers to a pointed base, the classic silhouette of a route marker. Inside it, the letters BR sit above the numerals 226, set in bold, blocky type with nothing competing for attention. A thin grey accent appears in the palette but barely registers, so the eye goes straight to the letters and numbers. The composition is pared back: a single shape, two lines of text, and open space.
Meaning & Symbolism
In Brazil, federal highways carry a two-letter prefix followed by a number, and the BR designation marks routes that run under national administration. The shield is the sign drivers meet on the road, so the design carries that everyday act of navigation into a home or office. Road shields like this one work as a visual shorthand: the shape alone tells you it is a route, and the number tells you which one. The subject belongs to transportation and signage, a theme that celebrates how roads connect places and people.
Built for the Mug in Hand
A mug is turned slowly in the hand, so the shield rotates past the eye as you drink, one face at a time. The vertical shape suits that rhythm, with the pointed base and the stacked BR and 226 reading cleanly from the handle side. Give it to a friend who never misses a turn-off or a road trip, and the design does the talking before the first coffee is poured.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- Brazil
- 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.