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About this design
BR-882 jct
BR-882 jct (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design takes the route marker of Brazil's BR-882 junction and presents it as a clean, self-contained road sign, the kind a driver picks out at a glance from the verge.
Visual Elements & Composition
The artwork is built in flat vector shapes with a restrained two-tone palette of white and black, white dominating at roughly four-fifths of the field. At the centre sits a shield, a double-outlined escutcheon with a notched point at the base, the form used on Brazilian federal highway markers. Inside it, the letters BR sit above the numerals 882, set bold and evenly spaced so the route number reads first and foremost. Nothing competes with the shield: no background scenery, no decoration, just the marker and its designation.
Meaning & Symbolism
The BR prefix identifies a federal highway in Brazil's national network, and the three-digit number locates this particular route within it. The junction notation, jct, signals a point where roads meet, which is the real work of a route marker: telling travellers where they are and which way the network runs. The design belongs to the modern era of standardised road signage, where function and legibility carry the visual message. It is a faithful nod to the utilitarian language of Brazilian transit, honouring the roads that link the country's regions.
Turning the Shield in Your Hands
A mug is a object you turn by the handle, so the marker travels around the cup as you drink, showing up again each time the mug comes round to face you. The shield's clean outline and bold numerals hold up at that distance, and the white field reads clearly against the black of the mug, so the sign stays legible on your morning coffee or late-night tea.
- 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.