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About this design
MG-478
MG-478 (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design takes the form of a Brazilian road sign: a white pentagonal shield bearing the route marker MG 478, set against a black field.
Visual Elements & Composition
The artwork is built from two colours, black and white, in a flat vector style. White dominates, covering roughly four-fifths of the design, while black forms the remaining fifth as the ground and outline. The central motif is a pentagon, the badge shape used for state route markers, and the figures inside it read MG above 478. Nothing decorative competes with those letters and numerals. The layout is blunt and symmetrical, so the sign reads at a glance, the way a sign on a highway is meant to.
Meaning & Symbolism
MG is the abbreviation for Minas Gerais, one of Brazil's largest states, and route 478 is one of the numbered state roads that thread through its countryside. The design carries the utilitarian language of signage into a single emblem, turning a piece of roadside infrastructure into a small portrait of place. The original subject is the Minas Gerais state route shield, and this artwork reproduces that sign as a graphic, not as a photograph of the road itself.
Shaping the Morning Around a Sign
A mug is turned slowly in the hand, so the shield will travel past your eyes with every sip, always returning to the same bold black-and-white badge. Its straight edges and sharp corners sit neatly on the curve of the cup, and the numerals stay legible from the moment you lift it. It is a fitting pick for anyone who likes their travel memories a little stripped back and whose coffee runs are their own kind of road trip.
- 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.