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About this design
MG-299
MG-299 (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces a Brazilian road route marker: a pentagon shield carrying the designation MG 299, rendered as a clean, graphic emblem of the open road.
Visual Elements & Composition
The palette is strictly black and white, with white covering roughly four-fifths of the field and black taking the rest. The flat vector style leaves no shading or texture, so every edge is crisp. A nested pentagon outline repeats inward from the border, creating a sense of layered sign-making and drawing the eye to the centre. The letters MG sit above the numerals 299, set in bold, blocky forms that read at a glance. Nothing competes with them, and the composition is centred and symmetrical, as signage is designed to be.
Meaning & Symbolism
MG is the abbreviation for Minas Gerais, one of Brazil's states, and the number 299 identifies this particular route within the state's network. Route markers like this are the everyday language of travel: you spot one at a junction and know exactly where you are. The utilitarian, minimalist treatment borrows that practicality and turns a roadside shield into a quiet statement of regional identity, rooted in the country's geography and the roads that connect its towns.
Made for the Hand
A mug is turned in the hand as you drink, so this pentagon rotates into view as you lift it, the MG and 299 appearing one side at a time. The nested outlines follow the curve of the vessel, so the sign reads as a continuous band rather than a flat panel. It is a fitting companion for the first coffee of the morning: a small, familiar sign for a long road, held close while you plan the day's journey.
- 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.