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About this design
MG-191
MG-191 (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design shows a pentagonal route marker bearing the number 191, set against a clean white field and framed by an inner border, like a sign you would pass at speed on a Brazilian highway.
Visual Elements & Composition
White dominates the layout, with black taking up a smaller share in the sign's outline, lettering and border. A pale grey tone adds a quiet step between the two. The flat vector style keeps everything crisp and direct. The letters MG sit above the numerals 191, so the eye reads the state code first and the number second, exactly as a driver would. Nothing else competes for attention, which gives the whole composition the calm of a well-made wayfinding sign.
Meaning & Symbolism
MG-191 is a designation with no official existence. Minas Gerais has no state highway under that number in its published lists, so the name grows out of misreadings of the road system itself. Drivers and navigation apps can mistake a kilometre marker for part of a route name, and the number 191 is also the Federal Highway Police emergency line. The artwork turns that confusion into its subject. It treats the sign as a meeting point between official administrative naming and the informal way people actually read roadside information, and it asks the viewer to notice how much weight a single number can carry.
Designed for the Turning Hand
A mug is held and turned, so the sign moves into view as you rotate it and then settles back into place. Each sip brings the route marker round to face you, a small joke about the way signage is glanced at and half-trusted on the move. It is a cheeky companion for a morning drive-through-the-map routine, and an easy conversation starter for anyone who has ever squinted at a road sign and wondered what it really meant.
- 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.