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About this design
Chongqing Expwy S82 sign no name
Chongqing Expwy S82 sign no name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design takes a single piece of roadside infrastructure, the S82 expressway route marker from Chongqing, China, and gives it the full treatment as a bold, graphic portrait.
Visual Elements & Composition
The layout is centred and stripped back, with a rounded-rectangle route shield doing all the work. Deep green fills most of the frame, lifted by a bright yellow band and crisp white edging, with a small amount of black giving the lettering its punch. The Chinese characters 渝, 高 and 速 sit alongside the bold S82 designation, so the route number reads instantly from across a room. It is flat, vector-clean and built for clarity.
Meaning & Symbolism
Route shields are the shorthand of the road network: a few colours and a number that tell a driver exactly where they are heading. The characters 渝 and 高速 point to Chongqing, the municipality in southwest China, and to its expressway system, which threads through the city's hills and river valleys. The design celebrates the quiet engineering behind everyday travel, the signage that keeps traffic moving and makes a long journey feel navigable.
Made for the Morning Brew
A mug is held close and turned slowly in the hand, so the shield sits right in your line of sight with every sip. The rounded corners and bold numerals read clearly as the cup rotates, and the sign's two-tone band wraps neatly around the body. It is a fitting companion for a tea or coffee break, and a cheeky nod for anyone who has ever followed a route marker and hoped for the best.
- 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.