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About this design
Jiangsu Expwy S72 sign with name
Jiangsu Expwy S72 sign with name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces a route marker for the S72 provincial expressway in Jiangsu province, China, laid out as a rounded-square shield that reads at a glance.
Visual Elements & Composition
Green dominates the artwork, filling most of the field, with a white inner border framing the rounded-square badge. A yellow header band sits across the top, carrying the Chinese characters for Jiangsu and expressway (苏 and 高速), while the large route designation S72 anchors the centre. Beneath it, the name of the route, 连云港港北疏港高速, runs in smaller black lettering. The flat vector style keeps every edge crisp, and the high-contrast palette makes the whole shield easy to read from a distance.
Meaning & Symbolism
Every element follows the national standard for road signs, GB 5768, which governs how China's traffic markings are drawn. The S prefix marks a Shengdao, a provincial-level road, and route numbers above 70 designate branch and port expressways. This one serves the Lianyungang port north bypass, so the marker tells you both the road's rank and its purpose. It is a compact record of regional transport identity and Chinese road engineering, built to be understood instantly by anyone driving past.
Turn It Over in Your Hands
A mug is held and turned, so a sign this clear suits it well: the shield can sit on the side you face while you sip, and the route number stays readable each time you lift it. Pour your first coffee of the morning and let the S72 marker keep you pointed in the right direction, a sharp little nod to anyone who has ever navigated by a road sign.
- 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.