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About this design
China Expwy G5611 sign no name
China Expwy G5611 sign no name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces a Chinese national expressway route marker, the G5611 sign, rendered as a bold, flat vector road shield that reads at a glance.
Visual Elements & Composition
A rounded rectangle fills the frame, split into two fields. The upper band is red and the larger lower field is green, with the dominant green giving the sign its calm, directional presence. White lettering sits across the panel, with the Chinese characters for "national expressway" (国家高速) stacked above the route designation G56 and the spur number 11. The layout is centred and symmetrical, so every element lands where a driver would expect to find it.
Meaning & Symbolism
Route shields like this one are the grammar of China's national highway network. The G prefix marks a national expressway, the 56 identifies the main corridor, and the 11 names the branch that splits from it. Read together, the numerals tell a traveller exactly where they are and where the road leads. The design is modern in era and speaks directly to transportation, road travel and the logistics of moving people across a vast country.
Made for the Hand on the Road
A mug is turned in the hand and held up to the eye, so the shield sits at close range, where its characters and colour blocks can be read in full. Wrapped around the curve of the cup, the sign becomes a small, portable waypoint for anyone whose mornings start with a long drive or a long commute. It is a cheeky nod to the navigator in the family, and a gift that knows exactly which road it belongs on.
- 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.