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About this design
Guangdong Expwy S78 sign with name
Guangdong Expwy S78 sign with name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces the shield-style route marker of the S78 expressway in Guangdong, China, drawn as a clean, flat piece of roadside information.
Visual Elements & Composition
Green dominates the artwork, filling most of the field inside a rounded square panel. White and yellow carry the lettering, and a small amount of black provides the outline and contrast. The layout is strictly ordered: the shield-style route marker sits at the centre, with the characters for Guangdong province (粤) and expressway (高速) above and below it, and the route designation S78 set in bold, legible Latin letters. Every element is aligned to a grid, so the eye reads the sign in a fixed order, the way a driver would at speed.
Meaning & Symbolism
Route shields are the language of the road. Each one tells a traveller which network they are on, which province they are in, and where the road leads. The S prefix marks this as a provincial expressway, and the Chinese characters name the region, so the sign works as a complete piece of wayfinding. The style draws on the standardised signage used across China's major expressway network, a system built for clarity at speed, and it reflects the modern infrastructure that moves goods and people across Guangdong.
Made for the Coffee Break
A mug is a small piece of artwork turned slowly in the hand, so the shield is seen in pieces: the green panel as you lift it, the route number as you turn it toward you. For anyone who spends long hours on the road, or simply loves maps and signage, this is a cheeky way to keep the journey in view over a morning brew.
- 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.