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About this design
China Expwy G76 sign no name
China Expwy G76 sign no name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces the G76 expressway route sign used on China's national highway network, a green roadside panel built around a bold white route number and a red band of Chinese characters.
Visual Elements & Composition
Green dominates the composition, filling most of the field as the sign's ground colour. A rounded rectangle frames the panel, and a horizontal two-band layout divides it: the upper section carries the route designation G76 in white, while the red lower band holds the white characters 国家高速, reading "national expressway." The palette is limited to green, red and white, which is exactly what makes the sign legible at speed. The flat, vector-clean treatment keeps every edge crisp, so the numerals and characters stand out sharply.
Meaning & Symbolism
The G-prefix marks a national expressway in China's route numbering system, and 76 identifies this particular corridor within that network. The characters 国家高速 declare the road's status as part of the national system, so the sign works as a complete piece of wayfinding: one glance tells a driver what road they are on and what class it belongs to. The design belongs to the modern era of Chinese infrastructure, when expressway networks expanded rapidly and standardised signage became the common visual language of long-distance travel.
Sip Your Way Down the Road
A mug is turned slowly in the hand and read from every angle, so the sign's two bands wrap around the cup as you rotate it, with the route number and characters coming round again with each turn. Between long drives and early starts, it is a fitting companion for the road-trip lover, the commuter or anyone who measures their journeys in kilometres.
- 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.