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About this design
Sichuan Expwy S15 sign no name
Sichuan Expwy S15 sign no name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design captures a route marker from Sichuan province in China: the S15 expressway sign, rendered as a clean, flat graphic that treats road infrastructure as a piece of design in its own right.
Visual Elements & Composition
Green dominates the composition, covering most of the surface and framing everything else. A rounded rectangle sits at the centre, divided into horizontal bands. Yellow carries the Chinese characters 川, 高 and 速, which read as the province name and the word for expressway, while the route number S15 appears in bold white block letters. Small areas of white and black give the sign its crisp edges. The layout is direct and symmetrical, so the marker reads instantly from any distance.
Meaning & Symbolism
Route shields like this one are a shorthand for navigation. Each combination of characters and numerals tells a driver where they are and where the road leads, and the colour and shape signal that they are on a major highway. This artwork follows the standardised conventions of provincial expressway signage in China, so the piece reads as a study of how a region identifies itself through its roads. It connects geography and everyday public infrastructure in one compact image, with a mood that is informative, industrial and firmly about travel and modern transit.
Life Around the Mug
A mug is a object you turn in your hand, so the sign is seen in pieces as the cup rotates, with the green field and the yellow characters passing in and out of view. Pour a morning coffee and the route marker becomes a small, unexpected detour from the usual kitchen routine. It is a gift for someone who has spent time on long drives, who collects maps, or who simply enjoys a bit of road-trip nostalgia with their first cup of 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.