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About this design
Shanxi Expwy S5502 sign no name
Shanxi Expwy S5502 sign no name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces the route marker for the S5502 Xinzhou Ring Expressway, a provincial road in Shanxi Province, China, drawn in the standardised style of Chinese highway signage.
Visual Elements & Composition
The shield is a rounded rectangle split into two horizontal bands. Green fills most of the field, with a white route number sitting in the lower area where it reads first. A yellow band runs across the top and carries black Chinese characters, while a small amount of black frames the sign's edges. The layout is flat and vector-clean, with clear typography and no decoration beyond what the sign needs to be read at speed.
Meaning & Symbolism
Every element here is informational. The characters 晋 (Shanxi) and 高速 (expressway) name the province and road type, and S5502 is the route code that identifies this ring road around Xinzhou. The colour scheme and shape follow GB 5768, the national standard for road traffic signs and markings, so the design speaks the same visual language as the thousands of route shields drivers pass across the country. It is a small piece of modern transport infrastructure, distilled to its essentials.
Built for the Morning Cup
A route marker is designed to be understood in a glance, and a mug is held in much the same way: it is lifted, turned and studied in the hand while the coffee cools. As you rotate it, the green field and the yellow band with its black characters come round in turn, so the sign reads as a sequence rather than a single block. For anyone who spends their mornings tracing routes on a map, this is a fitting way to start the day.
- 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.