About this design
Shandong Expwy S7301 sign no name
Shandong Expwy S7301 sign no name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces a route marker for the S7301 provincial expressway in Shandong Province, China, drawn as a clean, flat piece of road signage.
Visual Elements & Composition
Green dominates the composition, filling most of the field and setting the tone for the whole piece. A rounded rectangle frames the marker, divided into a horizontal two-band panel where a yellow band carries the route information against the green. White and a touch of dark grey provide the edging and contrast. The lettering is blunt and legible: the Chinese characters for 鲁 (the Shandong abbreviation), 高速 (expressway), and the route designation S73 01 sit in clear, evenly weighted type. Nothing is decorative. Every shape is there to be read at a glance.
Meaning & Symbolism
A route marker is a promise of direction. The S7301 designation tells a driver which provincial expressway they are on, and the 鲁 character places it firmly within Shandong's road network. The design follows the standardised conventions of GB 5768, the national code for road traffic signs and markings, which is why its colours, shapes and typography feel so immediately familiar. It is a modern piece of infrastructure, made to be understood in a moment by anyone passing at speed.
On the Black Coffee Mug
A mug is turned slowly in the hand, so the marker is seen one side at a time as the cup rotates. The rounded rectangle wraps naturally around the body, and the yellow band sits right where the eye lands over the rim. It is a route marker you read over a morning brew, one quiet bit of navigation for the first sip of the day.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- China
- Also on
- 1 other mugs & glasses
- 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.