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About this design
MG-036
MG-036 (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design takes the form of a road sign and sets it on a mug: a nested pentagonal state route marker carrying the letters MG and the numeral 36, drawn in flat black and white.
Visual Elements & Composition
White fills most of the field, roughly four-fifths of it, while black carries the outline and the lettering. The marker is built from two concentric pentagons, so the shape repeats inward like a frame within a frame. The letters and numerals sit centred inside the inner outline, large and plain, with nothing decorative competing for attention. The style is flat vector, with no shading, gradients or texture, so every edge stays crisp and the composition reads at a glance.
Meaning & Symbolism
The letters MG refer to Minas Gerais, a state in south-eastern Brazil whose colonial past shaped early Brazilian architecture and a distinct regional culture. The design borrows the visual language of a highway marker, so the state's identity becomes a sign you could follow. Road markers exist to tell travellers where they are, and this piece does the same for a place that carries a long history. It presents regional pride in the most utilitarian form available, which gives the artwork its quiet, reflective mood.
Turn It in Your Hands
A mug is handled and turned, so the marker never sits still: each sip brings the MG 36 round to face you again, and the nested pentagons shift as the cup moves. It is a good choice for anyone who has a Minas Gerais connection, a road-trip habit, or simply a fondness for signage that refuses to be ignored before the first coffee.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- Brazil
- 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.