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About this design
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Jjj Expwy S3801 sign no name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces a Chinese expressway route marker: the S3801 designation for the Beijing–Chongli Expressway, rendered as a rounded road sign in bold green and lime.
Visual Elements & Composition
Green dominates the sign, taking up most of its surface, with a lime green band running horizontally to create a clear two-tone panel. A rounded rectangle frames the whole mark, and white lettering sits crisply against the colour. The Chinese characters 京, 津, 冀 and 高速 appear alongside the route code S3801, and a small black accent anchors the palette. Nothing is decorative: every element is placed for quick reading at a glance.
Meaning & Symbolism
The marker identifies the S3801 Beijing–Chongli Expressway (京礼高速), a regional link connecting the capital with Chongli in Hebei Province. Its layout follows the GB 5768 standard for road traffic signs and markings, the national rulebook that gives Chinese highways their consistent visual language. The characters 京, 津 and 冀 refer to Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei, the region the route serves, so the sign carries a whole map of connection in a few strokes. It is a modern piece of infrastructure, and the design celebrates the quiet order of transport that keeps a region moving.
Made for the Hand That Reaches for Coffee
A mug is turned slowly in the hand, so the sign rotates past the eye as you drink, the green band and route code appearing and disappearing with each sip. Set against a morning cup, a route marker makes a cheeky conversation starter for anyone who spends their commute watching the road signs go by.
- 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.