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About this design
China County Road X276
China County Road X276 (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design takes the route number of China County Road X276 and turns it into a bold, stripped-back road sign, with the alphanumeric identifier doing all the talking.
Visual Elements & Composition
Black dominates the layout, with a large share of white ground carrying it. A black outlined rounded rectangle frames the whole composition, its rounded corners echoing the familiar shape of regional wayfinding signage. Inside the frame sit the bold black letters X276, set large and centred so the route identifier is the first and only thing the eye settles on. There is no ornament and no background detail, just flat vector shapes and clean typography arranged with deliberate order.
Meaning & Symbolism
A road designation is how travellers find their way, and this artwork treats it as a small monument to that function. The sign format speaks to the everyday infrastructure of local transit networks, where a single code can mean a familiar turn, a commute, or a route back home. Built on the specific nomenclature of China County Road X276, the design honours the sense of place that rural and regional roads give their communities, reducing a whole network of journeys to one clear marker.
Turning the Sign in Your Hands
A mug is a thing you turn while you drink, so the sign is never seen all at once. As the cup rotates, the rounded frame and the bold X276 pass across the eye in sequence, much like a driver catching a route marker at speed. The black finish of the mug and the white ground of the print make the lettering read crisply from across a kitchen table, and the handle sits opposite the sign, so the route number stays in view as you reach for your next cup of coffee.
- 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.