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About this design
Guangdong Expwy Jiufo Expressway
Guangdong Expwy Jiufo Expressway (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design turns a single road sign into a bold, graphic statement: a green rounded rectangle carrying the white characters of the Jiufo Expressway in Guangdong, China.
Visual Elements & Composition
Green dominates the composition, filling most of the field, while a white rounded-rectangle border frames the sign like a band of light around the edge. The artwork is flat and vector-clean, with no shading or texture to distract from the lettering. The white Chinese characters 九佛快速 sit centred and upright, reading as the clear focal point. The arrangement is simple and direct, so the sign's shape and wording carry the whole design.
Meaning & Symbolism
Road signs exist to tell people where they are going, and this one names a real artery in Guangdong, one of China's most heavily travelled regions. The characters refer to the Jiufo Expressway, a route that stands for regional connection and the engineering behind large highway networks. The design comes from modern Chinese signage, and its rounded, high-contrast style reflects the practical graphic language used across the country's roads.
Made for the Mug in Your Hand
A mug is turned slowly in the hand, so the sign rotates past your eyes with each sip, the green panel and white border wrapping the full curve of the cup. The lettering stays readable from the handle side and the far side alike, which suits a design built around a single clear message. Keep it on your desk and it becomes a small, quietly cheeky nod to the long road that brought you to that first cup of the morning.
- 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.