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About this design
China County Road X150
China County Road X150 (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
A rounded road-sign marker reading X150 sits centred on a black field, a clean piece of wayfinding graphic that turns a route number into the whole picture.
Visual Elements & Composition
The design is built from very few parts. A rounded rectangle with a black border frames the sign, and the large white numerals X150 fill most of its interior, so the route designation is the only thing competing for attention. White dominates the composition at roughly four-fifths of the image, with black carrying the border and the surrounding ground. The flat vector drawing has no shading or texture, so the sign reads at a glance, the way a real marker is meant to be read from a moving vehicle.
Meaning & Symbolism
Road markers exist to tell travellers where they are, and this one carries the designation of China County Road X150, a regional route within China. The artwork celebrates that identifier as a small piece of local geography: a named path that connects places and gives a region its own sense of direction. Its modern, minimal styling places it in the tradition of contemporary transport signage, where clarity matters more than ornament, and the piece pays tribute to the infrastructure behind everyday journeys.
Cup in Hand, Route in View
A mug is a thing you turn in your hands while you wait for it to cool, so the sign rotates slowly past your eye with every sip. The bold white numerals stay legible from the handle side and from the front, which means the route marker is always the first thing you see when you pick the cup up. It is a quiet joke for anyone who has ever followed a rural road number to a destination, and a conversation starter for anyone who has.
- 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.