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About this design
BR-771 jct
BR-771 jct (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design takes a single road marker from Brazil's federal highway network and sets it on its own, a route shield reduced to its essentials.
Visual Elements & Composition
The artwork is a flat vector image built almost entirely from white, which covers roughly 86% of the field, with black making up the remaining 14%. A rounded-bottom shield with a notched point sits at the centre, framed by a double-outlined border that repeats its outline. The letters BR sit above the numerals 771, both set in bold black so the code reads at a glance. Nothing else competes with it: no background scene, no ornament, just the marker and its lettering.
Meaning & Symbolism
The shield is a route marker, the same kind of sign drivers meet along federal roads. The prefix BR identifies the highway as part of Brazil's federal system, and 771 is the number assigned to that route. The added jct marks a junction, the point where one road meets another and travellers must choose a direction. The design therefore records a place rather than a story: a fixed point in a network that moves people and freight across a large country. Its modern, minimal style reflects how contemporary signage is designed to be read quickly from a moving vehicle.
Built for the Hand, Turned in the Hand
A mug is looked at while it is held, and it is turned as it is drunk from. The shield is therefore composed to be read in pieces as the cup rotates: the bold BR and 771 come round first, with the outlined border wrapping the rest of the cylinder. For anyone who knows the road, it works as a quiet reference on the morning commute. For everyone else, it is a clean, graphic conversation starter that suits a desk or a kitchen shelf, and a warm gift for the friend who notices signs on every drive.
- 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.