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About this design
China County Road X762
China County Road X762 (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
A single rounded road marker bearing the code X762 sits at the centre of this design, shown in black on white like a sign seen from the verge.
Visual Elements & Composition
Flat vector shapes do all the work. A solid black rounded rectangle is ringed by a thinner rounded outline, so the marker reads as a sign with a border rather than a blob of colour. Black covers roughly one-seventh of the image and white fills the rest, giving the layout a clean, high-contrast field. The lettering X762 is the only text, placed dead centre and sized to dominate. Nothing competes with it, so the identifier does all the talking.
Meaning & Symbolism
Route markers like this are the everyday language of wayfinding. A short alphanumeric code tells a driver which road they are on, how to find it on a map, and where it leads. The sign is a small piece of local infrastructure reduced to its essentials. This design takes that functional shape and treats it with affection, celebrating the plain beauty of a road known by its number. The subject is County Road X762 in China, and the artwork honours that specific regional identifier.
Read Along the Rim
A mug is turned in the hand, so this sign is read a little at a time. The outline registers first as the cup is lifted, then the bold centre code comes into focus as it is tipped toward the light. The centred, upright composition holds its shape from whichever side faces you at the morning table. For the friend who measures every journey in miles and mileposts, a road sign on their coffee cup is a warm, slightly cheeky nod to the drive they love.
- 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.