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About this design
Klosterwiesgasse graz
Klosterwiesgasse graz (Austria) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design takes a single street name sign from Graz, Austria, and gives it the full, unfussy treatment of a municipal plaque: a bold dark green field, a crisp white inset border, and the name of one lane set plainly for anyone passing by.
Visual Elements & Composition
Dark green dominates the design, filling most of the frame, with white reserved for the inset rounded-corner border and the lettering. The sign is a flat rectangle with cut corners, presented head-on and without decoration. The street name, Klosterwiesgasse, sits at the centre in clean white capitals, so the eye lands on the word first and the frame second. Nothing competes with it: the layout is pure signage, which is exactly what gives it its documentary feel.
Meaning & Symbolism
In German, Gasse means a small street or alley, so the name translates roughly as "Kloster Wies Lane," joining a cloister and a meadow. The street sits in the 8010 district of Graz and is lined with architecture from the late 1800s, so the name carries both a monastic past and a 19th-century townscape. Its present identity is set out in Graz's mobility plan, which designates part of the lane as a Fahrradstraße, or bicycle street. Under Austrian road-sign rules, that status gives cyclists priority and moderates motor traffic. The sign therefore records a historic corridor reshaped for modern, bike-friendly city life.
Made for the Mug in Your Hands
A sign is built to be read at a glance, and a mug turns that glance into a slow read. As you rotate the cup, the green field and white border wrap around the curve, and the street name appears in pieces before it settles into view. It makes a fitting choice for a cyclist, a Graz visitor, or anyone who likes their morning coffee with a little urban history on the side.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- Austria
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- 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.