About this design
China Expwy G9909 sign no name
China Expwy G9909 sign no name (China) (Road Sign) Pint Glass 16oz
This design reproduces the G9909 expressway route sign from China, reduced to the bare elements that make it readable from a moving vehicle.
Visual Elements & Composition
Green dominates the artwork, covering roughly three-fifths of the field, with red and white sharing the rest. The layout is a clean, centred arrangement built on a rounded rectangle and a horizontal two-band sign. The characters 国, 家, 高 and 速 sit across the upper band, reading "national expressway," and the route designation G9909 holds the lower band in bold, standardised lettering. Flat vector shapes keep every edge crisp, so nothing competes with the information.
Meaning & Symbolism
The sign is a piece of working infrastructure. China's national expressway network uses route designations to guide drivers across thousands of kilometres, and the G prefix marks each road as part of that national system. The high-contrast palette follows the conventions of international transit signage, where a driver must identify a route at a glance. The design carries that purpose into a modern, utilitarian aesthetic, celebrating clarity over ornament.
Designed for the Hand
A road sign is built to be read at speed, and this artwork rewards a slower look. Wrapped around a tall, tapering vessel, the sign's horizontal bands run with the curve of the glass, so the characters are seen in pieces as the drink is lifted and turned. It makes a sharp, conversational pour-and-share piece for anyone who spends their evenings trading route stories and travel mishaps over a round of drinks.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- China
- Printed
- When you order it
Clear 16 oz (≈0.47 L) pint glasses made from solid glass with a heavy base for steady placement. Narrower at the bottom for an easier grip and balanced feel — durable, dishwasher-safe, and ideal for both serving and mixing.
These pints are crafted from 100% clear glass that showcases the drink inside — color, clarity and carbonation are all visible. A heavier, solid base reduces tipping and gives the glass a satisfying weight in the hand while the gently tapered body makes holding and carrying more comfortable.
Built to last, the construction resists chipping under normal use and is suitable for busy service environments as well as retail display. One-sided print work reads bright against the clear surface; the overall aesthetic is clean and modern.
- Material: 100% clear glass for pure clarity and gloss.
- Capacity: 16 oz (standard U.S. pint / ≈0.47 L).
- Base: heavy solid glass base reduces tipping and improves balance.
- Shape: narrower bottom for a comfortable grip and easier carrying.
- Durability: dishwasher-safe and built for regular use.
Use these glasses for draft pours, mixed drinks, iced beverages and more. Their clear walls show off color and bubbles, which makes them a great choice for menus, tasting flights, and bars where presentation matters.
- Serving: ideal for beers, sodas, iced teas and cocktails served cold.
- Mixing: also works as a simple mixing glass for shaken or stirred cocktails in casual settings.
- Display: clean silhouette fits behind bars, on shelves, or on retail racks.
Quick tip: because the base is heavier, these glasses feel stable on trays and counters — handy when serving multiple drinks at once.
These glasses are dishwasher-safe; place them on the top rack and use a regular household cycle. For best longevity, avoid stacking them tightly and steer clear of high-heat commercial wash cycles when possible.
Hand wash with warm water and mild dish soap when you want to preserve maximum clarity and avoid sudden temperature shocks. Handle by the body, not just the rim, to reduce the chance of accidental chipping.
One size: 16 oz (≈0.47 L). Below are product dimensions to help with shelving, storage, and packaging choices.
Size guide
All measurements are product dimensions in inches.
| 16 oz | |
|---|---|
| Height (in) | 5.90 |
| Rim diameter (in) | 3.40 |
| Bottom diameter (in) | 2.30 |
Note: dimensions are nominal — small manufacturing tolerances may apply. Allow a margin if precise fitment or stacking is required.