About this design
Route départementale française 780
Route départementale française 780 (France) (Road Sign) Pint Glass 16oz
This design takes the identity of a single French road, the D780 route départementale, and reduces it to a bold, flat sign.
Visual Elements & Composition
Amber yellow fills most of the composition, with black used sparingly for the lettering. A rounded rectangle sits horizontally at the centre, reading like a plate, and the black characters are set boldly within it: a single letter D followed by the numerals 780. Nothing else competes for attention. The flat vector treatment, with no shading or ornament, keeps the focus on the marking itself and the clean contrast between yellow and black.
Meaning & Symbolism
The letter and numbers are the designation of the road. In France, a route départementale is a road managed at the level of the département, and the D prefix with its number is how these roads are identified across the network. The plate format borrows the language of vehicle registration and road markers, so the design reads as a piece of everyday transport infrastructure rather than a decorative motif. It is a modern, neutral statement of place, drawn from the regional geography and road system of France.
Why It Suits a Mixing Glass
A tall, tapering vessel gives the artwork a curved surface to wrap around, so the yellow plate and its black D780 stay in view as the glass is lifted and turned. Held in the hand, the sign becomes a small, familiar marker you return to with every pour, a quiet nod to a road most people will only ever see on a map.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- France
- Also on
- 1 other mugs & glasses
- Printed
- When you order it
Clear 16 oz (≈0.47 L) pint glasses made from solid glass with a heavy base for steady placement. Narrower at the bottom for an easier grip and balanced feel — durable, dishwasher-safe, and ideal for both serving and mixing.
These pints are crafted from 100% clear glass that showcases the drink inside — color, clarity and carbonation are all visible. A heavier, solid base reduces tipping and gives the glass a satisfying weight in the hand while the gently tapered body makes holding and carrying more comfortable.
Built to last, the construction resists chipping under normal use and is suitable for busy service environments as well as retail display. One-sided print work reads bright against the clear surface; the overall aesthetic is clean and modern.
- Material: 100% clear glass for pure clarity and gloss.
- Capacity: 16 oz (standard U.S. pint / ≈0.47 L).
- Base: heavy solid glass base reduces tipping and improves balance.
- Shape: narrower bottom for a comfortable grip and easier carrying.
- Durability: dishwasher-safe and built for regular use.
Use these glasses for draft pours, mixed drinks, iced beverages and more. Their clear walls show off color and bubbles, which makes them a great choice for menus, tasting flights, and bars where presentation matters.
- Serving: ideal for beers, sodas, iced teas and cocktails served cold.
- Mixing: also works as a simple mixing glass for shaken or stirred cocktails in casual settings.
- Display: clean silhouette fits behind bars, on shelves, or on retail racks.
Quick tip: because the base is heavier, these glasses feel stable on trays and counters — handy when serving multiple drinks at once.
These glasses are dishwasher-safe; place them on the top rack and use a regular household cycle. For best longevity, avoid stacking them tightly and steer clear of high-heat commercial wash cycles when possible.
Hand wash with warm water and mild dish soap when you want to preserve maximum clarity and avoid sudden temperature shocks. Handle by the body, not just the rim, to reduce the chance of accidental chipping.
One size: 16 oz (≈0.47 L). Below are product dimensions to help with shelving, storage, and packaging choices.
Size guide
All measurements are product dimensions in inches.
| 16 oz | |
|---|---|
| Height (in) | 5.90 |
| Rim diameter (in) | 3.40 |
| Bottom diameter (in) | 2.30 |
Note: dimensions are nominal — small manufacturing tolerances may apply. Allow a margin if precise fitment or stacking is required.