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About this design
MG-384
MG-384 (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces a pentagonal route marker in black and white, with the letters MG above the numerals 384, and it is built around the regulatory mark tied to INMETRO Ordinance 384:2020.
Visual Elements & Composition
White dominates the design, covering roughly four-fifths of the field, with solid black filling the rest. The central motif is a nested pentagon outline, a shape that reads at once as a road sign. Inside it sits the state route shield: the two-letter prefix MG stacked above the route number 384. Nothing else competes for attention. The lines are flat and crisp, with no shading, gradients or decoration, so the numerals carry the whole composition.
Meaning & Symbolism
The shield identifies a route in Minas Gerais, one of Brazil's states, and its flat, authoritative styling is the visual language of public signage meant to be read quickly at a glance. The reference to Ordinance 384:2020 comes from the National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (INMETRO), a Brazilian government agency. That ordinance governs the certification of medical devices, and its mark signals that a regulated product has met the national safety and quality criteria required for sale in Brazil. The design therefore pairs a familiar road sign with a formal seal of compliance, one of the most modern and practical ways Brazilian institutions communicate trust.
Why It Works on a Mug
A mug is turned in the hand as it is drunk from, so the pentagon moves past the eye with each sip and the numerals come round to meet you on every pass. The black field gives the white shield its strongest contrast, and the composition is simple enough to read at a glance across a kitchen table. It is a quiet, cheeky piece of signage for the person who likes their morning brew to come with directions.
- 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.