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About this design
China Expwy G6022 sign with name
China Expwy G6022 sign with name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces the route shield of the G6022 expressway in China's national highway network, set against a bold green field that reads from across a car park.
Visual Elements & Composition
Green dominates, covering around three-fifths of the artwork and framing everything else. A white border traces a rounded rectangle, and a red header band runs across the top, where the characters 国家高速 sit beside the designation. Below, the large white numerals and letters of G6022 take centre stage, with the regional name 醴娄高速 beneath. The layout is symmetrical and text-led, with no decoration beyond the sign itself. Flat vector shapes keep the edges crisp, so the lettering stays sharp at any distance.
Meaning & Symbolism
Chinese expressway signs exist to get drivers where they need to go, and this one does that job by identification alone. The red band carries the national expressway label, while the route number locates the road within a network built to link cities and provinces. The regional name tells you which stretch you are on. Read together, the three elements say where you are and where the road is taking you, which is why the design feels so bound up with travel and connection.
On the Black Coffee Mug
A mug is turned in the hand, so the sign wraps around the curve and reveals itself a panel at a time. Each glance catches a fresh piece of the route, the red header, then the numerals, then the white border rounding off the edge. It is a sign built to be read in motion, and a mug suits that rhythm, bringing a small piece of the open road to the morning routine or to the friend who never stops planning the next trip.
- 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.