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About this design
Hubei Expwy S22 sign no name
Hubei Expwy S22 sign no name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design is a flat, minimalist rendering of an S22 expressway route marker from Hubei province, China, reduced to its bold green field, yellow band and white route numeral.
Visual Elements & Composition
Green dominates the composition, filling most of the surface and giving the sign its sober, highway-green presence. A horizontal yellow band cuts across the rounded rectangle, with dark grey and white accents that keep the layout crisp. At the centre sits the route designation S22 in white block numerals, read first and held firmly in place. Chinese characters for 鄂, 高 and 速 frame the marker, naming the province and the expressway, so the whole design reads as a complete piece of wayfinding rather than a loose decoration.
Meaning & Symbolism
A route shield like this is a promise of direction. The S22 identifier tells a driver exactly which road they are on, and the rounded shape and colour bands are the shared visual grammar of Chinese provincial expressways. The design honours the functional beauty of everyday road markings, the orderly thinking behind transit planning, and the particular highway network of Hubei. It is a modern piece of civil engineering, made visible as graphic art.
Sitting in the Hand
A mug is turned in the hand as you drink, so the marker never sits still. Its green field and centred S22 move past the eye with each sip, and the yellow band lands where the handle meets your fingers. Keep it close on a morning commute or a long night of planning the next road trip, and the sign stays in view the whole way round.
- 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.