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About this design
British Columbia SA-036
British Columbia SA-036 (Canada) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design turns a roadside information sign into a clean, confident picture of British Columbia, with a single fuel pump standing at the centre of a royal blue field.
Visual Elements & Composition
Royal blue fills most of the square, with white as the second colour and only a trace of black. The sign is a rounded square with a white border, and the border frames the image like a traffic plate. Inside it sits a fuel pump dispenser with its nozzle hanging from the side, drawn in flat vector shapes with no shading or texture. The letter P appears as the only text, set in white, so the composition reads at a glance. Nothing competes with the pictogram, and the empty blue around it gives the image room to breathe.
Meaning & Symbolism
The language of this artwork comes from the road. Standardised signs use simple pictograms and single letters so that drivers can read them in a second, and this design borrows that discipline to point at a place. The fuel pump and the P mark a service stop, and the sign's official-looking shape carries the regional identity of British Columbia within Canada. The design is a tribute to the province and its national setting, and its modern, proud mood suits a region that people love to claim as their own.
Designed for the Hand
A mug is turned in the hand while it is held, so the sign does not sit still. Each sip brings the blue square round to the front and sends the pump and its nozzle back around the wall, the way a passing roadside sign appears and then slips out of view. The border keeps the image contained within the curve, and the simple shapes stay legible from the first glance to the last sip. It is a cheeky way to bring a stretch of highway to the morning coffee.
- 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.