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About this design
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Jjj Expwy S3301 sign no name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces the route marker for the S3301 Jingjin Expressway, a provincial-level road in China that links Beijing and Tianjin.
Visual Elements & Composition
A rounded rectangle dominates the composition, filled mostly in deep green with a lime yellow band running across it. The layout is a horizontal two-band panel, set centred and kept spare so nothing competes with the sign's message. White and black appear in small measures, giving the lettering its sharp edge. The flat vector style keeps every shape crisp and easy to read at a glance.
The lettering is the heart of the piece. The characters 京, 津, 冀 and 高速 sit alongside the route number S3301, so the panel reads as a complete shield at a glance.
Meaning & Symbolism
The marker identifies the Jingjin Expressway (京津高速), which carries traffic between Beijing and Tianjin. Its characters name the two cities and the expressway itself, while the S-prefixed number places it within China's provincial network. The sign follows the visual rules of GB 5768, the national standard for road traffic signs and markings, which is why its colours and proportions look so official. Themes here are transport, infrastructure and regional connection, the quiet work of getting people from one city to the next.
Why It Suits a Mug
A road sign is built to be read in a split second from a moving car, and a mug is the opposite: it is lifted, turned and studied slowly over a morning drink. As the mug turns in the hand, the green field and lime band rotate into view one after another, so the route number and city characters reveal themselves in sequence. Each sip brings the same bold shield back to eye level, which suits a design that was made to be seen clearly and held in mind.
- 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.