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About this design
MG-210
MG-210 (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces a pentagonal route marker for MG-210, a state highway in Minas Gerais, Brazil, rendered as a clean, flat graphic.
Visual Elements & Composition
The sign is built from two colours, white and black, with white covering roughly four-fifths of the field. The pentagon sits at the centre of the composition with nothing competing around it, so the eye lands on the shape first. Inside it, the letters MG stack above the numerals 210, set in bold, blocky forms that read instantly from a distance. The vector style keeps every edge crisp, with no shading or texture to soften the outline.
Meaning & Symbolism
Route markers like this one are the everyday language of the road. The "MG" prefix identifies Minas Gerais, one of Brazil's largest states, and the number places this road within its state network. The pentagonal badge is the signal drivers look for when navigating between towns, so the design carries a quiet, utilitarian message about direction and belonging. Its minimalist treatment strips the sign down to its essentials, letting the designation speak for itself.
Shaping the Sign to a Mug
A mug is turned in the hand, and the sign wraps the curved wall as you rotate it, so the pentagon arrives in pieces before it resolves into a full route marker. The black ground of the mug works as the sign's dark field, which makes the white pentagon pop as you lift the cup for a sip. It is a fitting companion for a morning coffee, a road trip playlist, or anyone who has ever followed a number across a map.
- 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.