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About this design
MG-078
MG-078 (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces the route marker for MG-078, a state highway in Minas Gerais, Brazil, rendered as a single pentagonal shield.
Visual Elements & Composition
The shield is centred and fills the frame. White covers roughly three quarters of the artwork, with black carrying the lettering and the inner outline that follows the pentagon's edge. The letters “MG” sit above the numerals “78” in bold black, and nothing else competes with them. The flat vector style leaves no border, no background scene and no ornament, only the marker and its clean geometry.
Meaning & Symbolism
“MG” is the state code for Minas Gerais, and “78” is the route number. Roads marked this way are state (estadual) highways, set apart from federal routes that carry the “BR” prefix. The shield follows the standard template used for state-highway markers in Minas Gerais, so its job is purely navigational: it tells drivers they are on or approaching Rodovia MG-078. Its charm lies in its ordinariness, a piece of civic infrastructure that travellers pass without a second look and that is rarely taken up as artwork.
Turned in the Hand
A mug is turned as it is lifted, so the shield is seen in pieces, sweeping past the eye with each turn, much as a road marker flashes past a windscreen. Because the sign is built around one bold shape, it reads cleanly from the side you face, and the curve of the cup simply carries the marker around into view. It makes a thoughtful gift for anyone who has driven Brazil's back roads, or for a friend who collects road-trip curiosities and wants a morning cup with a story on it.
- 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.