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About this design
Qinghai Expwy S22 sign no name
Qinghai Expwy S22 sign no name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design is a flat, graphic rendering of a Provincial Expressway S22 route marker from Qinghai Province, China, shown as a clean, self-contained road sign.
Visual Elements & Composition
Green dominates the design, filling most of the field, with yellow as the second colour and small areas of white and black. The route shield is a rounded rectangle split into horizontal bands, and the designation S22 sits in bold white block letters where the eye lands first. Above it, the characters 青, 高 and 速 identify the panel as a provincial expressway marker. Nothing decorative competes with the lettering. The layout is plain, high-contrast and easy to read at a glance, which is exactly what road signage is meant to be.
Meaning & Symbolism
Every element carries a fixed job. The green field and yellow band follow the colour logic of China's road signage, and the shape and lettering follow the GB 5768 standard for road traffic signs and markings. The result is a single route number, S22, presented as the identifier that drivers across Qinghai Province rely on to find their way. It is a small piece of transport infrastructure, drawn with the calm honesty of a sign built to be understood in a second.
Made for Slow Mornings and Long Drives
A mug is held in both hands and turned slowly, so the marker shows its full shape only as the cup is rotated, with the S22 coming round to face you again on each turn. The route number is an easy thing to glance back at over a second cup, a fitting nod for anyone who has ever navigated by signpost. Give it to the friend who always plans the road trip, or keep it for your own commute.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- China
- 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.