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About this design
British Columbia Guide Tab 06 Blue
British Columbia Guide Tab 06 Blue (Canada) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design takes the form of a directional road sign: a white rectangular panel carrying a single blue arrow that points up and to the left, set against a flat field of blue.
Visual Elements & Composition
White dominates the artwork, covering roughly three-fifths of the surface, while a deep blue of around #174f9e fills most of the rest. A small amount of black provides the sharpest edges. The composition is built from a rounded rectangle and one diagonal arrow, with no ornament or decorative filler. Everything is flat and vector-clean, so the eye lands on the arrow first and then travels along its direction. The layout reads as a tab or index marker, with the blue band and white field giving it a structured, orderly rhythm.
Meaning & Symbolism
Road signs exist to answer one question quickly: where next? The arrow here is a pure instruction of direction, and the guide-tab idea extends that logic into navigation and archival order, the way a printed index helps you find a region in a long reference book. The design draws on the Canadian province of British Columbia, and its blue tones and utilitarian style reflect the modern, functional signage that shapes how travellers and residents move through a place. It is a graphic about getting your bearings, rendered in a calm, professional palette.
Turning the Sign in Your Hands
A mug is a thing you turn while you drink, so the arrow will shift direction as you rotate it, pointing wherever your hand happens to be. Because the print wraps a curved surface, the rounded rectangle and the diagonal stay legible from the front and drift gently toward the edges, which is a small joke worth sharing over a morning brew. Keep it on the desk and the sign keeps pointing toward the next task.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- Canada
- 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.