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About this design
BR-937 jct
BR-937 jct (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces a Brazilian highway route marker, the BR-937 shield, with the word JCT set beneath it to mark a junction.
Visual Elements & Composition
The artwork is built from black and white alone, with white taking up most of the field and black setting the outline and the lettering. A shield shape with a rounded base and a pointed notch at its centre anchors the composition, and a double-lined border runs inside its edge like a frame. The letters BR and 937 sit at the heart of the shield, bold and evenly spaced, with JCT following as the secondary line. Nothing decorative intrudes. The flat vector treatment keeps every edge crisp, so the piece reads at a glance, as signage should.
Meaning & Symbolism
Route shields are how Brazil's federal highways identify themselves, and the BR prefix marks a federal road while the three digits place BR-937 within the national network. JCT, short for junction, tells the driver where a route meets another, so the design captures the moment of decision where roads diverge. It is a modern, utilitarian image that celebrates navigation and the systematic naming of transport routes, and it speaks directly to anyone who finds meaning in maps, logistics and the way a country is stitched together by its roads.
Made for the Morning Mug
A mug is turned in the hand, so the shield rotates into view a little at a time, the notch appearing and then the lettering, before the whole marker settles facing you across the table. Its clean white face suits a slow first cup, when a glance at the road sign becomes a small dose of wayfinding before the day starts. For the traveller, the cartography fan or the friend who has always had a soft spot for road trips, it makes a cheeky, thoughtful gift that keeps its route in sight every morning.
- 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.