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About this design
China County Road X052
China County Road X052 (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design renders a single route marker, the rounded-rectangle shield bearing the designation X052, set against a plain field with nothing else competing for attention.
Visual Elements & Composition
The layout is strictly symmetrical and quiet. A white field makes up most of the composition, with black reserved for the rounded-rectangle outline border and the alphanumeric X052 set at the centre. The letters and numerals are bold and evenly spaced, so the eye reads the designation in one pass. There are no illustrative flourishes, gradients or decorative backgrounds. Everything is flat vector shape and type, which keeps the marker crisp at any scale.
Meaning & Symbolism
A route shield is a piece of everyday infrastructure, built to be read at speed from a moving vehicle. Its job is to tell a traveller where they are and which road they are on. Here that function is lifted out of the highway and given a quiet, almost museum-like stillness. The artwork speaks to regional travel, cartography and the orderly system of numbering that lets a county map make sense. It is a tribute to the unglamorous signage that holds local transit together, and to the pleasure of recognising a place by its road number alone.
Made for the Hands That Hold a Mug
A road sign is designed to be taken in from a distance, but this one comes to you at arm's length, turned slowly in the hand over a morning cup. The rounded corners and bold numerals wrap naturally around the curve of the mug, so the marker stays whole from every angle. It is a small, cheeky nod to the drive you have not taken yet, and a fitting companion for anyone who likes their maps and their coffee equally strong.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- China
- 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.