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About this design
MG-268
MG-268 (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design is a flat, modern route marker: a white pentagon badge with an inset border, carrying the letters MG above the numeral 268 in bold black.
Visual Elements & Composition
The layout is stripped back to two colours. White fills roughly four-fifths of the field, so the sign reads as bright and immediate, while solid black supplies the lettering and the thin inset border that frames the pentagon. Nothing competes with the sign itself. The shape does the work: a pentagon with a squared-off top edge, set dead centre, with the state code and route number stacked inside it. The letters are the only text, and their scale makes them legible from across a room.
Meaning & Symbolism
Route markers exist to be read at speed, and this one is built the same way. The MG designation identifies the state of Minas Gerais, and 268 is the number of the state route it marks. The pentagonal badge is the visual language of road signage in that system, so the artwork carries a sense of journeys, directions and the everyday infrastructure that keeps a region connected. The Brazil in the title places the sign in its national context, and the design belongs to the modern, utilitarian tradition of transport graphics.
Made for the Morning Routine
A mug is turned in the hand as it empties, so the sign is never seen in one piece. The pentagon rotates past the eye with each sip, the letters coming round to the front and then slipping away again, much like a driver catching a marker at the edge of the windscreen. Set against the black interior of the cup, the white badge reads as a clear waypoint for the first coffee of the day, or a wry nod to anyone whose mornings are spent on the road.
- 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.