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About this design
China Expwy G1013 sign no name
China Expwy G1013 sign no name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces a Chinese national expressway route marker, the G1013 road sign, rendered as a clean, flat graphic that reads at a glance.
Visual Elements & Composition
A rounded rectangle dominates the layout, filled mostly in deep green with a band of red and a small field of white providing contrast. The composition is centred and uncluttered, with horizontal bands stacking the information in a clear order. Chinese characters for the expressway name sit beside the bold alphanumeric route designation G1013, which is the single focal point of the piece. Nothing decorative competes with it: the sign is all signal and no ornament.
Meaning & Symbolism
The green-and-white-and-red route shield is the language of China's national expressway network, where each designation tells a driver exactly which road they are on and where it leads. The G prefix marks the route as a national expressway, and the four-digit number places it within the wider grid of highways that knits the country together. The artwork carries the themes of transit, logistics and civil engineering, and its orderly, functional mood reflects the way these signs are built to be understood in an instant.
Made for the Hands, Read at a Glance
A mug is turned in the hand, so a route marker suits it well: the eye travels around the curve, catches the shield, and returns to the number again. Each sip brings the designation back into view, a small nod to the roads that carry goods and people across a vast country. It makes a cheeky conversation starter for anyone who has ever navigated by sign.
- 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.