About this design
ES-060
ES-060 (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This is a flat, minimalist vector design built around a single road sign: a pentagon route marker carrying the numerals 60 and the prefix ES.
Visual Elements & Composition
Black and white do all the work here. Black makes up roughly a fifth of the composition and white the rest, so the pentagon reads instantly against open space. The outlined pentagon border sits centred and uncluttered, with no gradients, shading or background decoration. The route number 60 and the letters ES are the only text, set large and plain so the sign reads at a glance. Nothing competes with the shape, which is exactly what a road marker is designed to do.
Meaning & Symbolism
Route markers exist to be recognised quickly by people in motion, and this design keeps that purpose intact. The pentagon is the familiar form of a route shield, and the numbered prefix tells the viewer that this is a road in a network rather than a decorative motif. Titled ES-060 and tied to Brazil, the piece takes a piece of everyday road infrastructure and presents it as an emblem of national and regional identity. It belongs to a wider series, and each entry in that series works the same way: one clear symbol, stripped to its essentials.
Turning a Route Marker in the Hand
A mug is a surface you rotate rather than view head-on, so the pentagon gets to show itself in stages. Lift it and the border curves across your palm; turn it and the 60 comes around to meet you. Each sip is a small detour along the route, which is a sly way to make your morning coffee feel like a journey. For the coffee, tea or hot chocolate lover in your life, it is a quietly cheeky nod to the open road that fits neatly beside the first cup of the day.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- Brazil
- Also on
- 1 other mugs & glasses
- 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.