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About this design
MG-313
MG-313 (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces a road route marker: the pentagonal highway shield that identifies the MG-313 state road in Brazil.
Visual Elements & Composition
The artwork is a flat vector image built from two colours, white and black, with white dominating at roughly six parts in seven. A black pentagon sits at the centre, with a pentagonal border and a thinner inner outline that repeats the shape inward. The letters MG sit above the numerals 313, set in bold, blocky lettering that reads at a glance. Nothing else competes for attention. The composition is symmetrical and uncluttered, so the shield is the whole story.
Meaning & Symbolism
The shield is a working piece of road signage. In Brazil, state highways are marked with a two-letter state code followed by a route number, and MG denotes Minas Gerais, the state whose network carries this route. The pentagonal outline is the standard shape for these markers, so the design is a faithful portrait of how Brazilian drivers recognise a state road. It celebrates the everyday graphics of a place, the small signs that guide people from one town to the next.
Built for the Black Mug
A mug is turned in the hand as it is drunk from, so the design travels around the curve with every sip. The pentagon's straight edges and sharp corners stay crisp as the surface rotates, and the numerals stay legible from the side and the front. This is a sign made to be read from a short distance, and a mug keeps it exactly there, close enough to study over a morning coffee. It makes a good conversation starter for anyone who has ever followed a route number across Brazil, or who simply appreciates clean, functional design.
- 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.