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N23-KH (Cambodia) (Road Sign) Color Changing Mug 11oz

N23-KH (Cambodia) (Road Sign) Color Changing Mug 11oz

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N23-KH (Cambodia) (Road Sign) Color Changing Mug 11oz

This design is a flat, graphic road shield carrying the route number 23, taken from Cambodia's National Road 23 (N23).

Visual Elements & Composition

Black and white do all the work here. White fills roughly six-sevenths of the image, with black providing the outlines and numerals. A double-outlined crest forms the shield, centred and uncluttered, with the numeral 23 sitting bold and legible in the middle. Nothing competes with it. The overall effect is clean and minimalist, built for a driver to read at a glance.

Meaning & Symbolism

The shield is a wayfinding device. Cambodia's signage is standardised to closely follow the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals, and it shares its logic with the systems used in neighbouring Thailand and Malaysia, which adopted modified versions of the South American road signage system. Each national route number tells travellers where they are on the network and how to stay connected. N23 is a thoroughfare linking provinces and cities across the country, so the sign stands for movement between places as much as for the road itself.

Built for the Hand

A mug is a shape you turn while you read it, and this shield rewards that habit. The number sits on a curved surface that rotates in your grip, so the design appears and disappears as you move. Fitted to a mug, a route marker becomes a small, cheeky piece of navigation for the morning commute, or a thoughtful pick for someone who has spent a lot of time on the road.

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Color-changing ceramic mugs with a glossy finish, black exterior, and white interior. Available in one size: 11 oz (≈330 ml). Heat-reactive coating reveals your custom design when filled with hot liquid. BPA- and lead-free, with a comfortable C-handle.

This mug brings a playful twist to the daily coffee or tea ritual. At room temperature, it looks like a simple black mug with a glossy finish. But add a hot beverage, and your chosen design fades into view, showing vivid colors against the white interior.

The ceramic body is durable enough for repeated use, while the C-shaped handle balances comfort and grip. Printing uses sublimation techniques that fuse color into the heat-reactive surface for crisp results when the design appears.

  • Material: ceramic with glossy black exterior and white interior.
  • Size: one standard size, 11 oz (≈330 ml).
  • Finish: glossy glaze with heat-sensitive surface.
  • Printing: sublimation process produces crisp, vibrant colors.
  • Safety: BPA-free and lead-free, suitable for everyday drinks.
  • Effect: design is faintly visible when cold, fully revealed when hot.

Perfect as a novelty gift or a fun personal mug, the heat-reactive design makes coffee breaks more engaging. It works well for morning coffee, afternoon tea, or hot chocolate.

  1. Daily routine: fill with any hot beverage to reveal your chosen artwork.
  2. Gifting: the “magic” reveal makes it a memorable present for birthdays, holidays, or office exchanges.
  3. Office use: sparks conversation while still being practical for everyday drinks.

Note: for best results, avoid designs that rely heavily on deep black backgrounds, as they may blend with the mug’s surface when cold.

Unlike standard mugs, color-changing mugs require gentler care to preserve the heat-reactive coating. Hand-wash only — avoid the dishwasher and abrasive scrubbers, which can damage the finish and reduce the effect.

The mug is safe for short microwave use when heating liquids, but repeated high-heat cycles may shorten the lifespan of the coating. Always allow the mug to cool before washing.

Available in one classic size: 11 oz (approximately 330 ml). It’s large enough for most standard coffee makers and fits comfortably in most cabinets.

Size guide

All measurements are product dimensions in inches.

11 oz
Height (in) 3.78
Diameter (in) 3.23
Diameter w/ handle (in) 4.76

Note: measurements are approximate; slight variations may occur due to manufacturing tolerances.