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About this design
China County Road X768
China County Road X768 (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
A bold, minimal road marker stands at the centre of this design: the route number X768, set in black lettering inside a rounded-rectangle border, exactly as a regional roadway sign would present it.
Visual Elements & Composition
White dominates the layout, covering most of the surface, while solid black supplies the sharp contrast. The X768 numerals sit in the middle of the field, framed by a rounded-rectangle border that gives the sign its shape. Nothing competes with the lettering. The flat, vector-style graphic relies on clear typographic spacing and simple geometry, so the number reads at a glance, the way wayfinding signage is meant to be read.
Meaning & Symbolism
A route marker is a promise of direction. Its job is to tell a traveller they are on the right road, and this design celebrates that quiet function. County roads like X768 link towns, farms and crossroads, so the sign stands for place, orientation and the everyday geography that holds a region together. Road identification design of this kind draws on transit signage and regional mapping conventions, which is why the composition feels both practical and personal.
On the Mug
A mug is turned in the hand, so the sign is seen in pieces as the cup rotates, the border and numerals passing across your line of sight with each sip. The rounded frame suits the mug's curved wall, and the black-and-white contrast stays legible from the handle side as well as the front. It is a small piece of road signage that travels with you to the kitchen table, a warm reminder of the routes that bring people home.
- 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.