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About this design
China Expwy G1501NB sign with name
China Expwy G1501NB sign with name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design renders a China Expressway G1501NB road sign as a clean, flat graphic, with the route number at its centre and the place name set beside it.
Visual Elements & Composition
Green dominates the artwork, filling most of the field, with white forming a rounded border and a band of red across the header. The layout is minimalist and tightly ordered, built around a rounded rectangle so the eye lands on the information straight away. The bold numerals G1501 and the characters 国家高速 (national expressway) and 宁波绕城高速 (Ningbo ring expressway) sit in clear, functional typography. Nothing decorative competes with them. The result reads like a sign you would glance at from a moving car.
Meaning & Symbolism
The sign speaks to the systematic side of modern travel. G1501 is a national expressway designation, and the Ningbo ring expressway inscription anchors the route to a real city in Zhejiang province, China. Each element tells the viewer where they are and where the road goes, which is the whole job of transport signage. The design carries the orderly, utilitarian language of large-scale road networks, and it honours the original sign as a piece of everyday infrastructure rather than a souvenir invention.
Made for the Mug
A mug is held in both hands and turned slowly while you drink, so the sign moves across your view as the cup rotates. The rounded rectangle and white border sit comfortably on the curved wall, and the route number stays readable from the sip side. It is a fitting pairing for the first coffee of a long drive, or for anyone who has spent hours watching exit numbers roll past.
- 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.