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About this design
Sichuan Expwy S15 sign with name
Sichuan Expwy S15 sign with name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces the S15 provincial expressway route marker for the Tongguang Expressway in Sichuan Province, China, shown as a flat, modern piece of road signage.
Visual Elements & Composition
Green dominates the artwork, covering most of the field around a rounded-square shield with a white border. A horizontal yellow band runs across the top of the shield, and the route designation S15 sits at its centre in bold characters. Beneath the route number, the Chinese characters 川, 高速 and 通广高速 identify the province, the expressway class and the expressway's name. The layout is strictly ordered, with high contrast between the white lettering and the green ground, so every element can be read at a glance.
Meaning & Symbolism
A route marker is a navigational promise: it tells drivers which road they are on and where it leads. The S15 designation marks a provincial expressway, and the Tongguang Expressway (通广高速) links Tongjiang with Guang'an, two places in Sichuan that the route ties together. The design follows the visual standards of GB 5768, the national code for road traffic signs and markings in China, which explains why its colours, proportions and lettering read as they do. It is a piece of everyday infrastructure, made to be understood in a moment by anyone passing at speed.
Turned in Your Hands
A mug is a surface you hold and turn, so the shield rarely shows all at once. Lift it and the S15 route number faces you across the top, then the characters and the yellow band come round as you rotate it. Each sip brings the same sign back into view, a small piece of Sichuan road design that a morning coffee can keep company with.
- 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.