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About this design
Liaoning Expwy S20 sign no name
Liaoning Expwy S20 sign no name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces the route marker for Provincial Expressway S20 in Liaoning Province, China, a sign built to be read at speed from the driver's seat.
Visual Elements & Composition
Green dominates the artwork, covering roughly two-thirds of the field and framing a rounded rectangle split into horizontal bands. Yellow takes up most of the remaining accent colour, with white and a small amount of black sharpening the lettering. The route designation S20 sits in bold white block characters, while the Chinese characters 辽高速 (Liao expressway) run alongside it. The layout is flat and vector-clean, with nothing decorative beyond what the sign needs to communicate.
Meaning & Symbolism
The marker tells a driver which provincial expressway they are on, and the number identifies the route within Liaoning's network. The sign follows the GB 5768 standard for road traffic signs and markings, which is why its colours, shapes and lettering are consistent across the country. Its meaning is practical: it stands for civil engineering, road management and the everyday navigation that keeps regional traffic moving.
Designed for a Mug Held in the Hand
A road sign is made to be taken in at a glance, and a mug is the same kind of object: it is turned in the hand, read from the side, and seen again each time it is lifted. The rounded rectangle wraps naturally around the curve of the cup, so the S20 block stays legible from the handle side and the Chinese characters catch the eye as the mug turns. Pour a coffee, and the route marker becomes a small, cheeky reminder that even the most ordinary commute has its own signage.
- 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.