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About this design
China Expwy G1502 sign no name
China Expwy G1502 sign no name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design renders a Chinese national expressway route marker, the G1502 shield, as a clean, self-contained piece of road signage.
Visual Elements & Composition
Green dominates the artwork, covering roughly two-thirds of the field, with red and white making up the rest. The layout is built on a rounded rectangle split into horizontal bands, a structure that reads instantly as transit signage. The route number G1502 sits at the centre, set in bold, high-contrast characters that carry the composition. Chinese characters for "national expressway" (国家高速) run along the panel, giving the piece its official-looking typography. Everything is flat and vector-crisp, with no decoration competing with the numerals.
Meaning & Symbolism
A route shield is a promise of direction. Each G-numbered expressway in China belongs to a national network that organises long-distance travel across the country, and the G1502 marker tells a driver exactly which road they are on and where it leads. The design honours the orderly, standardised visual language of that system, where clarity matters more than flourish. It is a modern piece, drawn from contemporary highway management, and it celebrates the quiet logic of getting from one place to another.
Made for the Hands That Hold It
A mug is turned in the hand and read from every angle as the coffee goes down, so a route shield suits it well. The sign's bands and central numerals wrap around the cylinder, and the G1502 marker keeps its clarity as you rotate the mug. It is an ideal companion for a morning commute, or for anyone who has ever found comfort in a well-marked road.
- 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.