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About this design
Jiangsu Expwy S2 sign no name
Jiangsu Expwy S2 sign no name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This is a flat, graphic rendering of the S2 Provincial Expressway route marker from Jiangsu Province, China, drawn to the standards of the national road sign regulation GB 5768.
Visual Elements & Composition
Green dominates the design, filling roughly seven-tenths of the field, with yellow taking most of the remainder. A rounded-square route shield sits at the centre, built as a horizontal two-band panel, and the layout is deliberately plain so the sign reads clearly from a distance. White and dark grey appear only in small touches, giving the edges and details their contrast. The lettering is the Chinese characters 苏高速, reading "Su Expressway," set above the route code S2. Every element is placed for quick recognition rather than decoration.
Meaning & Symbolism
The marker identifies a single road: the S2 Provincial Expressway, which runs through Jiangsu, one of China's most densely travelled provinces. The character 苏 refers to Jiangsu itself, while 高速 means expressway, so the sign tells a driver exactly which regional highway they are on. Its colour scheme and shape follow GB 5768, the regulation governing road traffic signs and markings, so the design carries the visual language of modern Chinese roadway navigation. It is a small piece of civil infrastructure, turned into a graphic that stands for the everyday logic of getting from one place to another.
Made for the Mug Turn
A road sign is built to be read in a glance from a moving car, and a mug rewards the same habit. As you turn the cup in your hands, the shield comes round in full view, the green field and yellow route code catching the light before you have finished your first sip. It is a conversation starter for the car enthusiast, the road-trip planner, or anyone who has spent hours on a motorway with a coffee in the cupholder.
- 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.