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About this design
BR-689 jct
BR-689 jct (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces a Brazilian federal highway shield, with the route marker BR 689 set plainly at its centre.
Visual Elements & Composition
The artwork is a flat vector image built from two colours, black and white, with black making up about a fifth of the composition. A rounded shield outline with a pointed notch at the bottom frames the design, and a double-line border runs inside its edge. The characters BR and 689 sit in the open field, bold and evenly spaced, with nothing else competing for attention. The result is a minimalist layout in which the lettering and the shield outline do all the work.
Meaning & Symbolism
Route shields like this one are the everyday language of the road network. The letters BR identify a federal highway in Brazil, and the number that follows marks one specific route within that system. The design presents the code as a piece of cartographic and logistical information, stripped of anything decorative, which gives it the clarity of a sign seen from a moving car. Its subject is the junction code itself, the kind of marker drivers and map-readers rely on without a second glance.
Turned in the Hand
A mug is held and turned, so the shield does not sit still the way it would on a wall. Each rotation brings the BR 689 marker round to the front, then carries it away again, much like a sign passing the window on a long drive. The double-line border follows the curve of the cup, and the notched base sits neatly along the rim of the handle side. It is a quiet, cheeky nod for anyone who has ever been lost on a Brazilian road and found their way by a shield like this one.
- 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.