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About this design
Brasil estado 794 jct
Brasil estado 794 jct (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design is a Brazilian state route marker: a bordered pentagon carrying the number 794 and the words Brasil estado 794 jct.
Visual Elements & Composition
Black and white do all the work. A heavy black pentagon outline with an inner black border frames the field, and the route number 794 sits at its centre in bold black numerals, the darkest and largest element on the surface. Black covers roughly an eighth of the artwork and white holds the rest, so the composition reads as crisp and high-contrast. The shapes are flat and unshaded, with no illustration beyond the sign itself. The balance of numeral weight and open spacing creates the hierarchy, and the text is set in a clean, structured arrangement.
Meaning & Symbolism
Route markers are the language of the road. The pentagon and the number tell a driver which highway they are on, and "estado" names the Brazilian state that governs the route. The sign is everyday infrastructure lifted into graphic form, which is why it reads as identity rather than decoration: the number is the message. Its roots lie in Brazil's road signage, and its modern, utilitarian clarity comes from the same discipline of designing for a glance at speed.
On the Black Mug
A mug is read differently from a poster. The design wraps around the curve, so as the cup turns in the hand, the pentagon slides across the surface and the number comes round to meet your eye with every sip. Black on a black body keeps the marker quiet until the light catches its border, a fitting way to bring a road sign to the kitchen table. It suits the friend who always knows the next exit, or anyone who measures a journey one mug at a time.
- 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.