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About this design
Shanghai Expwy S20 sign with name
Shanghai Expwy S20 sign with name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces a Chinese expressway route shield: the S20 sign that marks the Outer Ring Expressway, the 99-kilometre road that circles Shanghai.
Visual Elements & Composition
Green dominates the artwork, covering most of the field, with white framing and yellow accents doing the lettering work. A rounded-corner badge with a white border sits within the layout, and a horizontal band header runs across the top. The route number S20 is the largest mark, flanked by the Chinese characters 沪 (Shanghai), 高速 (expressway) and 外环 (outer ring). The flat vector style keeps every edge crisp and every shape legible at a glance.
Meaning & Symbolism
Every element is drawn from the standard for Chinese road signage, GB 5768, which governs how traffic signs and markings are built. The sign identifies a ring road that loops around the city, a route built to carry traffic past the centre and link the districts of a metropolis. Its colours and shapes are the visual language drivers across China read without thinking, which is exactly why the design feels so utilitarian. It is a picture of urban navigation, made by transport authorities for practical use.
Built for the Hand
A mug is turned in the hand and read from the side, one quarter-turn at a time, so a route shield suits it well: the S20 emblem sits on one face and the green field rolls around the curve of the cup. Each morning the sign comes back into view as you lift it, a small piece of Shanghai's road network for your coffee, tea or hot chocolate. Give it to someone who measures their journeys in traffic, or who has a soft spot for a good signpost.
- 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.