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About this design
China County Road X175
China County Road X175 (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design takes a single route marker, the X175 designation of China County Road, and gives it the whole of the mug's face.
Visual Elements & Composition
White dominates the layout, filling roughly nine-tenths of the image, with black accents making up the rest. At its centre sits a rounded rectangle, the kind of sign shape used to mark a road on a map or along a verge. Inside it, the bold black letters and numerals X175 stand alone. A thin rounded-rectangle border frames the sign, and nothing else competes with it. The flat vector style keeps every edge crisp, so the marker reads clearly from across a table.
Meaning & Symbolism
A route designation is a small piece of shared infrastructure. X175 tells a driver which road they are on, and it tells a map reader where that road belongs in the wider network. This artwork honours that function. Its theme is travel and geography, and its subject is one particular stretch of county road in the area named China. The design celebrates the quiet informational language of roads: the signs most people pass without a second look, reduced here to their identity.
Designed for the Black Mug
A mug is turned in the hand, so the sign is never seen all at once. As the cup rotates, the rounded rectangle slides into view, the numerals pass the lip, and the marker returns to the eye. The stark contrast of black on white holds its shape from every angle. For anyone who knows the road or simply loves the look of a well-made sign, the mug turns a familiar roadside detail into something to keep on the desk and reach for each morning.
- 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.