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About this design
MG-200
MG-200 (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design takes the form of a road route marker from Brazil's Minas Gerais state, reading MG 200 in a flat, graphic style.
Visual Elements & Composition
A pentagonal badge dominates the artwork. Its outer edge is white, and an inner black border frames the field, so the shape reads at a glance. Two lines of bold lettering sit at its centre: MG above 200. The black and white split is roughly four parts white to one part black, which keeps the badge crisp and high in contrast. Nothing surrounds it. The layout is pared back to the sign itself, with no decoration to compete with the numerals.
Meaning & Symbolism
The badge follows the conventions of a state highway marker. The letters MG identify Minas Gerais, one of Brazil's largest states, and the number 200 names the route within its network. Signs like this are built to be read quickly from a moving vehicle, which explains the plain palette and the bold, blocky figures. The design is modern in its era and utilitarian in spirit: it borrows the language of public wayfinding and presents it as an object worth looking at closely.
Turning the Mug in Hand
A mug is a thing you turn, not a thing you stand back from. As you rotate it, the pentagon travels around the curve, and the MG and 200 come into view one after another, the way a driver meets a sign on a long road. The strong black border keeps the badge legible from the handle side as well as the front. Each morning the route marker arrives in your hands as you lift the cup, which is exactly the kind of small, daily detour a road sign was never meant to offer.
- 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.