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About this design
China County Road X170
China County Road X170 (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
A bold black route marker plate carries the designation X170 in heavy white-on-black lettering, turning a rural road number into a graphic statement.
Visual Elements & Composition
The design is built from two colours only: black and white, with white taking up the great majority of the field and black supplying the frame and the numerals. The dominant shape is a rounded rectangle, outlined with a rounded border that echoes the familiar plate used to mark a route. Inside it, the bold alphanumeric designation X170 sits centred and unbroken, with nothing competing for attention. The result is flat, modern and deliberately uncluttered, so the number reads at a glance, the way a driver would read it from the road.
Meaning & Symbolism
A route number is a small piece of infrastructure that quietly tells you where you are and where the road leads. This design takes that utilitarian marker and lifts it into a tribute to regional transit, to the geography a county road threads through, and to the sense of movement that comes with following a line across the land. The imagery draws on the road-sign tradition of China's regional network, where a plate like this is the signpost between one place and the next. Its mood is adventurous, and its modern, minimal style gives the idea of travel a clean, graphic voice.
Making It Yours on a Coffee Mug
A mug is held in both hands and turned slowly as it cools, so the plate is seen in pieces, moving with the hand rather than all at once. The rounded rectangle wraps naturally around the body, and the white field lets the X170 stand out against whatever is on the table. It is the perfect companion for an early drive, a long-haul morning, or a road-trip playlist, and a fitting way to start a day that begins on the move.
- 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.