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  • Pacific Ocean Floor (1969) (Map) Color Changing Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • Pacific Ocean Floor (1969) (Map) Color Changing Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • Pacific Ocean Floor (1969) (Map) Color Changing Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • Pacific Ocean Floor (1969) (Map) Color Changing Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
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Pacific Ocean Floor (1969) (Map) Color Changing Mug 11oz

Pacific Ocean Floor (1969) (Map) Color Changing Mug 11oz

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Pacific Ocean Floor (1969) - Color Morphing Mug Design

This design is a 1969 map of the Pacific Ocean floor, a view of the seabed with the water stripped away.

Visual Elements & Composition

The map is built from the ocean basin outward. Its layout centres on the vast, deep expanse of the Pacific, with the surrounding continental margins sitting at the edges. Contour lines and shaded depth bands carry the detail, so the eye reads the seabed as a landscape of rises, plains and deep troughs. The year 1969 sits within the title itself, which dates the survey and anchors the whole image to its era.

Meaning & Symbolism

Maps of the seafloor from this period record a moment when the ocean was becoming knowable. Surveys like this one turned the deep Pacific from an unseen void into measured terrain, and the patterns they show, from mid-ocean ridges to trenches, helped shape how scientists understood the planet's crust. The design is a document of discovery, a reminder that the ocean's most remote country was once a blank space on the chart.

Built for the Colour-Changing Mug

A mug is turned in the hand, so the map reveals itself gradually as you rotate it, the way a navigator works a chart. The design is hidden when the mug is cold and surfaces as the cup warms, so the seabed appears only once a hot drink is poured in. That suits the subject: the ocean floor was never visible from the surface either, and it takes a little warmth and attention to bring it into view. Hold it, fill it, and the Pacific comes up through the glaze.

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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.