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About this design
Brasil estado 442 jct
Brasil estado 442 jct (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
A flat, road-sign style design that sets the words Brasil estado 442 jct inside a pentagonal route marker.
Visual Elements & Composition
White dominates this artwork, covering most of the field, with black supplying the rest in crisp, flat vector shapes. The central element is a black-outlined pentagon badge with the route number 442 inside it, the strongest mark on the design. The wording Brasil estado 442 jct runs across the layout in a structured, text-centred arrangement, so the eye moves from the word Brasil to the technical identifier that follows it.
Meaning & Symbolism
The pentagon and numbered marker are the language of road signage, the small shapes that tell a driver where they are and where the route leads. "Estado" points to the state level of Brazil's road network, while "jct" marks a junction, the point where routes meet and a driver has to choose. Together the phrase turns a piece of infrastructure into a statement of regional identity, with Brazil named plainly at its front. The design borrows the clarity and quiet authority of functional signage.
Turning the Mug in Your Hands
A mug is something you turn, and this design rewards it. The text lines wrap around the curve of the cup, so the route number surfaces as you rotate it toward you, then slips away as you sip. It is a sign you read one line at a time over a morning coffee, which suits a route marker well. Keep it on your desk for the commute you never quite finish planning, or pass it to the friend who always knows the way. Either way, the junction is right in front of you.
- 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.