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About this design
Hebei Expwy S9901 sign no name
Hebei Expwy S9901 sign no name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design is a flat, graphic rendering of an expressway route marker from Hebei province in China, showing the S9901 designation in the bold, rounded shield style of Chinese highway wayfinding.
Visual Elements & Composition
Green fills roughly seven-tenths of the frame, giving the sign its dominant identity as a road marker. A rounded rectangle sits at the centre, capped by a horizontal yellow band that carries the route name. Smaller white and dark grey accents provide the crisp edges of the sign. The characters 冀, 高, 速 and the numerals S99 and 01 are set in clean white lettering, so the route reads at a glance, the way a driver would take it in from the road.
Meaning & Symbolism
Route shields like this one do one job: they tell travellers which road they are on and where it leads. The characters 冀 (Hebei) and 高速 (expressway) name the province and the road type, while S99 and 01 mark the specific S9901 route. The design is a study in regional transit identity, and its clean geometry reflects the standardised signage used across China's large-scale road network.
Made for the Hand, Read at a Glance
A mug is turned in the hand as you drink, so the sign's shield wraps around the body and reveals itself one panel at a time. The strong green and yellow stand out clearly against the black, which suits a quiet morning coffee or a late-night cup of tea. It is a gift for anyone who likes their wayfinding on the move, or for a friend who has always been happy to follow the signs.
- 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.