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About this design
Shoudou 050China
Shoudou 050China (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces a yellow road sign: a rounded rectangular plate with a black border and a single bold route designation, S050, set in its centre.
Visual Elements & Composition
Yellow fills most of the design, with black used for the border and the lettering. The plate is a horizontal rectangle with softly rounded corners, and the black border frames the yellow field evenly on every side. The text “S050” sits alone at the centre, so the eye goes straight to the numerals without anything competing for attention. The rendering is flat and graphic, with no shading or texture, which keeps the sign reading as a clean, immediate symbol.
Meaning & Symbolism
Road signs exist to be understood at a glance, and this one follows that logic. The route designation S050 identifies a road in the way a traveller would need to recognise it: one code, one plate, no decoration. The title ties the design to China and to the Shoudou 050 series it takes its name from. The result is a piece of utilitarian signage given the character of a graphic design artwork, where the function of the sign becomes the subject.
Turning the Sign in Your Hand
A mug is a surface you turn as you drink, so the sign’s single central plate reads in a different way from one moment to the next. Its horizontal shape wraps around the curved wall of the cup, and the black border keeps the yellow plate crisp as it rounds the vessel. Set against the dark body of the mug, the bright plate becomes a small roadside marker on your morning coffee, a cheeky nod for the traveller, the navigator, or the friend who never takes the wrong turn.
- 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.