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About this design
MG-245
MG-245 (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design is a flat, pentagonal route marker of the kind that guides drivers along Brazil's highways, reduced to its essentials and printed as a single bold graphic.
Visual Elements & Composition
Black and white do all the work here. White fills most of the surface, roughly three-quarters of the design, and the black carries the outline and the inner border that frames the sign. The pentagon sits centred and upright, with a clean double edge that gives it the look of a real metal plate. Two identifiers sit inside it: the letters MG stacked above the numerals 245. There is no background scenery and no decoration beyond the shape, so the eye lands on the code first and the sign's silhouette second.
Meaning & Symbolism
Brazilian route markers pair a state abbreviation with a number, and MG is the abbreviation for Minas Gerais, one of the country's largest states. The number marks the road itself, so the design stands for the way Brazil's roads are navigated and named. It is a quiet tribute to the everyday infrastructure that connects towns and landscapes across the country. The modern, flat vector style places it firmly in the present day, and its minimalism lets the sign speak for the country without extra imagery.
Why It Works on a Black Mug
A mug is turned in the hand, so the pentagon rotates past the eye as you lift it, and the sign is never seen all at once. The bold white field reads clearly at every angle of that curve, and the black border keeps the shape crisp where the surface bends away. Set against the dark body of the mug, the white plate reads like a sign mounted on a roadside post. It is a good companion for a long drive or a slow morning, when the route you want to follow is the one with a little Brazilian road in it.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- Brazil
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- 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.