About this design
Giro doble calzada nacional derecha
Giro doble calzada nacional derecha (Colombia) (Road Sign) Pint Glass 16oz
This design reduces a Colombian highway junction to its bones: two nested red corner brackets turning sharply against a field of white.
Visual Elements & Composition
White dominates the surface, taking up nearly nine-tenths of the image, so the red does all the talking. That red sits in a small share of the frame but carries the whole composition. Two L-shaped brackets nest inside one another, one tucked within the other, each turning a right angle and drawing the eye around the same corner. The style is flat and vector-clean, with no shading, no texture and no decoration beyond the lines themselves. There is no lettering or numeral to read; the geometry is the message.
Meaning & Symbolism
The name places the artwork on a right-hand double-lane curve of Colombia's national highway network, and the brackets read as that road's directional turn. Roads in this form are engineered to guide traffic smoothly through a bend, and the nested pair suggests both carriageways moving through the same corner in parallel. The piece belongs to the modern, minimal tradition of transport signage, where a few lines must communicate a whole manoeuvre at a glance. It is a quiet record of how movement is organised across regional terrain.
Turning the Corner on Your Pint
A pint glass wraps a tall, curved surface that you turn in your hand while you drink, so the brackets are never seen all at once. Each sip brings another edge of the turn around the glass, the way a driver meets a bend one section at a time. It makes a thoughtful gift for a road-trip friend, a fellow engineer or anyone who likes their drinkware with a bit of geometry in it.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- Colombia
- 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.