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About this design
Schild CS 142 AD
Schild CS 142 AD (Andorra) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design turns a roadside marker into a small portrait of Andorra, rendered as a flat, confident plate that reads at a glance.
Visual Elements & Composition
Emerald green fills most of the frame, with an off-white border framing a rounded rectangle in the manner of a road-marker plate. The lettering is bold and sans-serif, and the only text is the route designation CS 142, set large and centred so nothing competes with it. The style is flat vector throughout, with no gradients, shadows or ornament. The result is clean, legible and deliberately plain.
Meaning & Symbolism
Road markers exist to identify a route, and this one takes that job seriously. The plate carries the country code AD, the international identifier for Andorra, alongside the classification CS 142. The prefix "Schild" is German for "sign", which points to the standardised, identifier-style language of official signage. Andorra is a small Pyrenean state wedged between France and Spain, and the design reflects that position through its emphasis on essential geographic and administrative markers rather than scenery. It is a modern, minimalist emblem of national identity.
On the Black Mug
A mug is turned in the hand, so the plate rotates past the eye as you drink, the green field and white border wrapping the curve of the cup. Seen this way, the design reads as a sign you meet on each sip, and the emerald and off-white stay crisp from every angle. For anyone with a connection to Andorra, it is a quiet way to keep that identity close, whether on a desk or at the start of a morning.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- Andorra
- 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.