Showing 11oz · 15 shared views
About this design
China Expwy G1115 sign no name
China Expwy G1115 sign no name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces a Chinese national expressway route marker, the G1115 shield, as a clean flat graphic with nothing around it to distract the eye.
Visual Elements & Composition
The sign is a rounded rectangle, centred and unadorned. Green fills most of the field, with a red band across the top carrying the characters 国家高速, which read as "national expressway." Below them, the route number G1115 sits in bold white numerals, the largest and most legible element on the piece. White is used sparingly, only for the lettering, so the contrast stays sharp and the number reads at a glance. The layout follows the standardised pattern of highway markers, with no decoration beyond the sign itself.
Meaning & Symbolism
Chinese national expressways carry a G prefix followed by a route number, and the red-and-green shield is the system's recognisable marker. Each shield is a waypoint in a network that links cities and regions across the country, so the G1115 number stands for one specific road within that larger grid. The design comes from the modern transport infrastructure of China, and its mood is functional and industrial. It speaks to travel, distance, and the everyday business of finding your way.
Turning the Sign in Hand
A mug is turned in the hand as you drink, so the shield appears in pieces: first the red band and characters, then the green field and its bold numerals as the cup rotates. The rounded corners of the sign suit a rounded vessel, and the high-contrast lettering stays readable from across a table. For anyone who loves a long drive or a road-trip map on the kitchen table, this is a design that belongs in the morning routine.
- 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.