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About this design
MG-045
MG-045 (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces a pentagonal road marker in flat black and white, showing the letters MG and the route number 45.
Visual Elements & Composition
White dominates the artwork, covering roughly three-quarters of the field, with black taking the rest. The pentagon sits at the centre, and an inner border runs just inside its outer edge, giving the badge a framed, deliberate look. Inside, the black letters MG sit above the numerals 45, set plainly with no decoration. The vector style is flat and graphic, with no shading or gradients, so the shape and the lettering carry the whole composition.
Meaning & Symbolism
The shield is the language of the road. Brazilian state highways carry codes that begin with the state's abbreviation, and MG identifies Minas Gerais, the state in the southeast of the country. The number 45 marks this particular route within that network. Roadside signs like this one are built to be read in a glance at speed, and that utilitarian clarity is the point of the design. It celebrates Brazil through its everyday infrastructure rather than its monuments, which makes it a quietly personal emblem for anyone who knows those long roads.
Why It Works on a Mug
A mug is turned in the hand, so the pentagon arrives in pieces as you rotate it, then resolves into the full route marker when you lift it for a sip. The high contrast of black and white reads clearly at arm's length, the distance at which you hold a coffee while you plan the next stretch of road. Pull over, pour a cup, and let Route 45 do the navigating.
- 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.