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About this design
China County Road X348
China County Road X348 (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
A single route marker reading X348 sits at the centre of this design, set in bold sans-serif characters inside a black rounded-rectangle border.
Visual Elements & Composition
The palette is almost entirely white and black, with white taking up most of the field and black framing the plate and carrying the numerals. The rounded rectangle and the rectangular badge shape give the piece a clean, plate-like outline, and nothing competes with it. The alphanumeric designation is the only text and the only real focal point, so the eye lands on X348 immediately and stays there. The flat vector style keeps every edge crisp, which suits a motif built on clear, legible lettering.
Meaning & Symbolism
Road markers like this one are how rural routes are identified and navigated, so the design speaks to the everyday systems that move people across a region. The mood is neutral and observational, closer to a signpost noticed in passing than a grand emblem. The name ties the artwork to China and to its county road network, giving the numeral a specific sense of place. It reads as a modern, utilitarian piece, drawn from the language of standard road signage.
Made for a Mug That Gets Turned in the Hand
A mug is held close and rotated slowly while the coffee cools, so a single plate-style marker suits it well: the numerals stay readable from the handle side and come into view with each turn. The black rounded border reads as a frame around the cup's curve, and the centred X348 sits where the eye naturally falls when the mug is lifted. For anyone who likes their travel memories in quiet, graphic form, this is a small road sign that finds its way onto the morning routine.
- 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.