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About this design
China County Road X802
China County Road X802 (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
A single rounded-rectangle road marker carries the code X802, set bold and centred on a plain field.
Visual Elements & Composition
The design is built from two tones only: solid black and white, with black making up a small share of the surface and white the rest. The route marker sits dead centre as a rounded-rectangle outline, and the alphanumeric code X802 fills it with high contrast so it reads at a glance. Nothing competes with it. There are no borders, illustrations or background details, just flat vector shapes and clean lettering arranged with plenty of breathing room.
Meaning & Symbolism
Road markers exist to be read quickly by someone moving past them, and this artwork keeps that job intact. The code X802 identifies a specific road in China, so the design speaks to infrastructure and regional geography: the quiet logic that lets drivers, travellers and map-readers pick out one route among thousands. Its modern, utilitarian look borrows from transport signage, turning a functional object into a graphic statement about how places are named and connected.
Turn It in Your Hands
A mug is read differently from a sign on a wall. As you lift it and turn it, the marker rotates past your eye, so the X802 appears in pieces and then whole again, the way a road reveals itself on a long drive. Your morning coffee becomes a small navigation session, and the high-contrast black and white keeps the code legible even before the first sip. For the road-trip friend or the map-obsessed traveller in your life, it is a cheeky conversation starter that arrives already knowing where it is going.
- 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.