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About this design
BR-979 jct
BR-979 jct (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design takes a single piece of Brazilian road signage and makes it the whole story: a white BR-979 highway shield set against black, read at a glance like a sign you would pass at speed.
Visual Elements & Composition
White dominates the artwork, covering roughly four-fifths of the field, with black making up the rest. The centrepiece is a double-outlined shield with a notched bottom point, the familiar form of a Brazilian federal route marker. Inside it sit the letters BR above the numerals 979, set in clean, flat vector forms. Nothing else competes for attention. There are no borders, illustrations or decorative flourishes, so the eye goes straight to the code.
Meaning & Symbolism
The shield is the language of the road network. The BR prefix marks a federal highway, and 979 identifies this specific route and junction within the system. Road markers like this exist to make navigation unambiguous, so the design celebrates clarity itself: one code, one place, no confusion. It is a modern, minimalist take on the functional signage that guides drivers across Brazil's vast highway network, and it honours the infrastructure that connects its regions.
Made for Slow Mornings with a Map in Mind
A mug is turned in the hand, so the shield rotates slowly past your fingers while you sip, giving every angle its turn. The notched point sits neatly at the base and the black field frames the code as you lift the cup. It is a cheeky conversation starter for anyone who has ever followed a road sign across a continent, and a quiet nod to the travellers and logistics fans who read the map before the coffee.
- 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.