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About this design
New South Wales alphanumeric route B76
New South Wales alphanumeric route B76 (Wales) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design takes a single road route marker and gives it the full treatment: a bold, flat-vector sign with the designation B76 set large across its face.
Visual Elements & Composition
Dark green fills most of the frame, roughly seven parts in ten, so the piece reads as one solid sign rather than a busy scene. A rounded rectangle sits at the centre, edged in white, and the amber yellow accent picks out the route marking against the green. The letters B, 7 and 6 are set in heavy sans-serif type, stacked with the confidence of a sign designed to be read from a moving car. Nothing competes with the numerals, so the eye lands on the route designation first and the layout second.
Meaning & Symbolism
Route markers like this one are the quiet backbone of regional navigation. The alphanumeric code tells a driver where they are and where the road leads, and the white border and rounded frame belong to the visual language of New South Wales road signage. The design is modern in its execution, and its informative mood celebrates that plain, practical grammar of travel. It speaks to anyone who has ever followed a number through unfamiliar country and felt that small click of recognition.
Made for Your Morning Cup
A mug is turned in the hand and read at close range, one slow rotation at a time. This sign works that way too: the B76 comes into view as the cup moves, and the green field wraps around the curve like a roadside marker seen from a passing lane. It is a clever choice for the road-trip devotee or the cartography fan who likes their coffee with a little navigation on the side.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- Wales
- 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.