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China Expwy G5513 sign with name
China Expwy G5513 sign with name
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About this design
China Expwy G5513 sign with name
China Expwy G5513 sign with name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces a Chinese expressway route sign, the G5513 designation, rendered as a clean, flat graphic that reads at a glance.
Visual Elements & Composition
Green dominates the layout, filling most of the field, with a red header band across the top and a white border framing the whole panel. The route number G5513 sits at the centre in bold white figures, supported by Chinese characters that name the national expressway and the Changzhi–Zhangjiakou corridor. A rounded rectangle carries the sign, so the composition stays balanced and centred, with contrast kept high so the lettering stands out clearly.
Meaning & Symbolism
Route signs are the language of long-distance travel. The G prefix marks a national expressway in China's numbering system, and the Chinese text names the road and the cities it links, so the sign tells a driver exactly where they are heading. The modern, utilitarian style reflects the purpose of traffic signage: information delivered quickly, without decoration. Its colours follow the conventions of transport design, with red headers and green fields used to make directions easy to read from a moving vehicle.
Built for the Hands
A mug is turned in the hand and read from the side, one slow rotation at a time. This sign is a set of directions with nowhere to go but your morning routine, so the route number ends up facing you across the table. Pick it for the road-trip obsessive, the commuter who keeps a map in the glovebox, or anyone whose coffee needs a destination.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- China
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- 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.