About this design
China County Road X761
China County Road X761 (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design is a plain rounded-rectangle road sign carrying one bold designation, X761, set against a clean white field inside a thin black border.
Visual Elements & Composition
The artwork is flat and graphic, built from just two colours: black and white. White takes up the great majority of the layout, so the sign reads as a crisp, open panel rather than a busy illustration. The black border traces the rounded rectangle, and the alphanumeric X761 sits centred within it as the single focal point. Nothing competes with the numerals. The letter and number pairing is set straight and legible, so the eye lands on the identifier immediately.
Meaning & Symbolism
Route signs are the quiet language of wayfinding. A designation like X761 tells a driver where they are and which network they are following, and it carries local identity along with it. This design takes that everyday marker and lifts it into a deliberate composition, celebrating the regional roadway system behind the number. The modern, minimalist treatment keeps the focus on geography and transit rather than decoration, so the sign stands for the route itself: a connection between places that most people pass without a second look.
Made for the Hand, Read at a Glance
A mug is turned in the hand as you drink, so the sign wraps around a curved surface and reveals itself one side at a time. The rounded border follows the cylinder, and the central X761 stays readable from the handle side as you lift it. It is a small, personal piece of road signage that becomes a daily companion on the desk or kitchen counter, a reminder of one particular route on the map.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- China
- Also on
- 1 other mugs & glasses
- 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.