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About this design
China County Road X948
China County Road X948 (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces a road route marker: a white rounded-rectangle plate carrying the black capital letter X and the numerals 9, 4, 8, read as a single identifier for one stretch of road.
Visual Elements & Composition
Black and white do all the work here. The plate is a horizontal, rounded-rectangle shape that fills most of the frame, with the black characters set in a clean, evenly spaced row across its centre. The palette is almost entirely white (roughly 88 percent of the image), with black carrying the lettering and the edge detailing. Nothing competes with the code. The flat vector treatment keeps every stroke crisp, so the X948 reads at a glance, the way a driver would catch a marker from the road.
Meaning & Symbolism
A route marker is a promise of direction. Its job is to tell you where you are and which path you are on, without ornament. The alphanumeric code X948 names one specific corridor within China's road network, and the design honours that identity by stripping away everything else. The subject is transit and regional geography, the quiet infrastructure that connects towns and carries people between them. Its modern, utilitarian language reflects how contemporary signage is built: legible first, decorative never.
Made for the Hand That Lifts a Mug
A mug is turned in the hand, so the plate wraps around the curve of the vessel and shifts with every turn. Each glance down at your coffee brings the code back into view, a small, steady reminder of a road that matters to someone. The minimal layout suits a surface that is seen in pieces rather than all at once, and the bold black lettering stays readable from the table as well as from your hands.
- 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.