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About this design
Jiangxi Expwy S89 sign no name
Jiangxi Expwy S89 sign no name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design is a flat, graphic rendering of the route marker for Provincial Expressway S89 in Jiangxi Province, China, drawn as a clean highway shield.
Visual Elements & Composition
The shield is built from a rounded rectangle split into a horizontal two-band panel. Green dominates the field, with yellow forming the contrasting band, and small areas of white and black sharpen the edges and lettering. Across the panel sit the Chinese characters 赣, 高 and 速, read together as Gan Gao Su, alongside the route designation S89. Nothing is decorative: every line, numeral and character serves legibility, which is exactly what official transit signage is meant to deliver.
Meaning & Symbolism
The marker identifies a provincial expressway, and the characters 赣 (the short name for Jiangxi) and 高速 (expressway) state its region and type at a glance. The S prefix and number place it within the provincial network. The design follows the GB 5768 regulation code, the national standard for road traffic signs and markings in China, so its geometry and colours reflect the authentic visual identity used for provincial highway navigation. It is a small piece of civic engineering, drawn with the neutral, orderly confidence of a sign meant to guide strangers safely to their destination.
Built for the Hand
A road sign is designed to be read in a glance from a moving vehicle, and a mug is read the same way: a few seconds of attention while the coffee is still hot. The shield's bold two-band layout wraps around the body of the mug, so the characters and route number turn into view as you lift it, the way a sign appears at the next bend. Keep it on your desk and it becomes a quiet nod to the road trip you have not yet taken.
- 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.