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About this design
Jiangsu Expwy S95 sign no name
Jiangsu Expwy S95 sign no name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces a route marker for the S95 provincial expressway in Jiangsu Province, China, set as a flat, unmistakably roadside shield.
Visual Elements & Composition
The shield is a rounded rectangle split into two horizontal bands. The upper header is yellow and carries the characters 苏, 高, and 速, reading as Jiangsu expressway. The lower body is a deep green that fills most of the field, and the route designation S95 sits across it in white with a dark grey accent. The layout is spare and exact, with no decoration beyond the lettering and the two-tone split, so the eye lands on the number first.
Meaning & Symbolism
The marker identifies the S95 as a provincial expressway within Jiangsu's numbering system, where routes numbered above 70 are designated branch or port expressways serving regional transit and logistics. The sign follows the GB 5768 national standard for road traffic signs and markings of the People's Republic of China. Its clean, administrative styling is the visual language of modern Chinese roadway infrastructure, where a single number tells a driver exactly where they are heading.
On the Black Coffee Mug
A mug is turned slowly in the hand, so the shield wraps around the body and reveals its header band and route number in sequence as you rotate it. Read over a morning cup, the green field and bold S95 stay legible from the first sip to the last, turning a piece of working road furniture into a conversation starter for anyone who has ever navigated a long highway.
- 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.