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About this design
China Expwy G2519 sign with name
China Expwy G2519 sign with name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces a Chinese national expressway route marker, with the route number G2519 set large at the centre and the country name China beneath it.
Visual Elements & Composition
Green dominates the artwork, filling most of the field, with white lettering and a white-bordered panel carrying the words. A red accent appears in small amounts, enough to read as a warning band against the green. The layout is built from a rounded rectangle and horizontal bands, so the eye lands first on the route designation and then on the country name. The text includes the characters 国家高速 (national expressway), the route number G2519, and 康沈高速, the Kangshen Expressway name plate. Everything is flat and vector-clean, with no ornament beyond what the sign needs to be read at a glance.
Meaning & Symbolism
A route marker exists to answer one question: where am I going, and how do I get there. G2519 identifies a numbered expressway within China's national network, and the Kangshen name plate ties it to a specific corridor. The design carries the mood of modern infrastructure, with its utilitarian clarity, its emphasis on legibility and its quiet pride in a working transport system. It is a sign made for drivers who never stop to admire it, which is exactly what gives it its character.
Made for the Morning Commute
A mug is turned slowly in the hand, so the sign wraps around the cup and reveals itself one section at a time. The route number sits where your eye falls as you lift the cup, and the country name comes into view as you turn it back. For anyone who likes their wayfinding with a coffee, this is a travel companion that stays put on the desk while the miles stay in the head.
- 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.