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About this design
BR-504 jct
BR-504 jct (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design takes a single Brazilian highway marker, the BR-504 junction shield, and makes it the whole story.
Visual Elements & Composition
The artwork is a flat vector graphic built from black and white, with black making up roughly a fifth of the field and white the rest. The dominant form is the shield itself: a rounded-bottom outline with a central downward point, framed by a double-lined border that gives it the crisp, official-looking edge of real roadside signage. Inside the shield sit the letters BR and the numerals 504, set large and plain so the route number reads at a glance. Nothing else competes for attention, and the layout is centred and symmetrical, the way a sign has to be when a driver sees it for a second at speed.
Meaning & Symbolism
BR-504 is a federal highway in Brazil, and its shield is the code that tells travellers which road they are on and where it leads. The design honours that role of navigation: a route marker is a small piece of civic infrastructure that quietly organises how people move between towns and regions. Its modern, minimal styling reflects the functional approach Brazilian road signage has long favoured, where clarity matters more than decoration. The piece celebrates the systematic logic of a national road network, and the route number at its heart is the whole point.
Made for the Morning Commute
A mug is held close and turned slowly in the hand, so the shield rotates across your view with every sip, its double border tracing a steady loop around the cup. It suits anyone who likes their morning coffee with a little road-trip instinct, or who has ever followed a route marker across a long stretch of Brazilian highway and felt the satisfaction of being exactly where the sign said you would be.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- Brazil
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- 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.