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China Expwy G1817 sign with name
China Expwy G1817 sign with name
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About this design
China Expwy G1817 sign with name
China Expwy G1817 sign with name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces a Chinese national expressway route sign, with the G1817 designation and its route name plate set out in the familiar format of Chinese highway signage.
Visual Elements & Composition
Green dominates the design, filling most of the field like the background of a road sign seen from a passing car. A rounded rectangle with a white border forms the route shield, and the large white numerals G1817 sit at its centre, where they are read first. Below, a horizontal band carries the name plate, with the Chinese characters for "National Expressway" (国家高速) above and "Wuyin Expressway" (乌银高速) beneath. Red appears as a sharp accent, enough to give the layout its punch without competing with the route number. The arrangement is symmetrical and geometric, every border and line squared off, so the sign reads at a glance.
Meaning & Symbolism
Chinese national expressways are numbered in a single system, and the shield is the visual shorthand drivers rely on to know where they are on the network. The G prefix marks a national route, and the four-digit number locates this particular road within that grid. The name plate tells travellers which expressway they are on, so the sign works as both a route marker and a piece of modern infrastructure design. It belongs to the country's highway network of the present day, and its clarity is the point: it exists to be understood instantly.
Built for the Hand
A mug is turned in the hand, so the sign is never seen all at once. As you rotate the cup, the green field comes round, then the white shield with its route number, then the name plate, each piece of information arriving in sequence like a roadside marker passed at speed. The shield sits where your eye lands first when you lift the mug, so the G1817 designation is the first thing you see each morning.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- China
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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.