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About this design
Jiangsu Expwy S9 sign with name
Jiangsu Expwy S9 sign with name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This is a flat, vector-style route shield for the S9 expressway in Jiangsu Province, China, set out with the clarity of a sign built to be read at speed.
Visual Elements & Composition
Green fills most of the field, with a rounded-rectangle shield edged in white and a yellow band across the top. The route designation S9 sits large and centred, supported by the Chinese characters 苏绍高速 and the smaller 苏高速 lettering. Black appears only in the smallest accents, so the palette stays high-contrast and immediately legible. Nothing decorative competes with the information; every element is there to be read first.
Meaning & Symbolism
The "S" prefix marks a Shengdao, a provincial-level expressway, so the shield tells you exactly what class of road you are on before you reach the next junction. The name 苏绍高速 identifies the route itself, and the whole design follows the GB 5768 national standard for road traffic signs and markings. It is a small piece of Chinese transport geography, drawn in the plain language of the road.
Crafted for the Hands That Hold It
A mug is turned slowly in the hand, so the shield wraps around the body and reveals itself a section at a time. The yellow band and white border frame the route number as you lift it for that first sip, and the S9 comes back into view with every turn. It is a cheeky bit of road trip nostalgia for anyone who has ever followed a sign to somewhere new, and a warm nod for the traveller in your life.
- 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.