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About this design
Inner Mongolia Expwy S28 sign no name
Inner Mongolia Expwy S28 sign no name (Mongolia) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design renders the S28 expressway route marker from Inner Mongolia as a flat, graphic road sign, reduced to its essentials: a bold route number, a split colour field, and a few characters of regional script.
Visual Elements & Composition
Green dominates the composition, filling most of the rounded-rectangle shield, with a yellow band running across the top. The lower field carries the bold white characters S28, set large and centred so the route number reads first. Black Chinese characters sit on the yellow band, with the characters 蒙, 高 and 速 giving the sign its regional identity. Everything is flat vector shape with no ornament, so the layout works the way a real marker does: clear, immediate and easy to read at a glance.
Meaning & Symbolism
The sign belongs to China's expressway network, where route designations such as S28 organise long-distance travel across provinces and autonomous regions. The characters 蒙 (Mongolia) and 高速 (expressway) name the region and the road type, so the artwork carries its own location without any additional text. Its utilitarian style reflects modern road signage, where function comes first and the design exists to be understood quickly by drivers passing at speed.
Reading the Mug Like a Road Map
A mug is turned slowly in the hand, so the sign's centred layout suits it well: the S28 marker sits front and centre as you lift the cup, and the yellow band frames the top edge as you drink. The rounded shield shape follows the curve of the body, and the bold numerals stay legible from across the table. It is a sign designed for a quick read, and a mug is the object that rewards a quick glance on the way to the first sip of the morning.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- Mongolia
- 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.