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About this design
Brasil estado 694 jct
Brasil estado 694 jct (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design takes a single roadside marker from Brazil and turns it into a clean, graphic emblem: the route number 694, marked as a junction on a state road.
Visual Elements & Composition
The artwork is flat and vector-drawn, built from only black and white. White dominates, roughly four-fifths of the field, with black as the ground for the outline and lettering. At its centre sits a regular pentagon outline enclosing the numerals 694. The numerals are the largest element and the first thing the eye lands on, while the words "Brasil estado" and "jct" sit in the same restrained typography, so the layout reads as a single, balanced sign rather than a busy scene.
Meaning & Symbolism
Road signs are designed to be read at a glance, and this one carries that discipline into the image. The pentagon frame and the route number signal a navigational marker, the kind that tells a driver where they are and which way the road leads. "Estado" points to a state-level route, and "jct" marks a junction, the place where two roads meet and a choice has to be made. Together they describe geography, location and the small, numbered points that connect a country's roads, drawn from Brazilian road signage.
Turned in the Hand
A mug is read by rotating it, and this composition rewards that movement. The pentagon and numerals sit at the centre of the wrap, so as the cup turns the sign comes round to meet you, with the lettering moving past like a passing milestone. Black and white read sharply across the curve, and the junction name becomes a small piece of travel in the morning routine, something to look at over the first coffee of the day.
- 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.