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About this design
Liaoning Expwy S33 sign no name
Liaoning Expwy S33 sign no name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces the route marker for the S33 Provincial Expressway in Liaoning Province, China, a compact shield that tells drivers exactly which road they are on.
Visual Elements & Composition
The marker is built from a rounded rectangle split into a horizontal two-tone band. Green fills most of the surface, roughly two-thirds of the field, while a yellow top band carries the Chinese characters 辽 (Liao), 高 (gao) and 速 (su), which together read as the expressway's name. Below them sits the route number S33 in white, the clearest element on the shield. Small touches of dark grey give the edges weight. The artwork is flat vector, with no shading or ornament, so every shape stays crisp and readable.
Meaning & Symbolism
The shield is a piece of wayfinding. The yellow band names the road, the white numerals identify the route, and the green body signals a regional expressway within Liaoning's transport network. The design follows the visual standards of GB 5768, China's national regulation for road traffic signs and markings, which explains its uniform colours and legible typography. It is a modern example of how a province makes a long road easy to follow at speed.
Crafted for the Morning Cup
A road marker is designed to be read in a glance, and a mug is read the same way. As the cup turns in your hands, the S33 shield passes into view and out again, so the green body and white numerals stay bold from every angle. It makes a cheeky conversation starter for a map lover, a road-trip planner or anyone who has ever followed a sign to somewhere new.
- 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.