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About this design
Sichuan Expwy S17 sign with name
Sichuan Expwy S17 sign with name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design renders a Chinese expressway shield for route S17, set in the Sichuan province, as a clean, flat piece of road signage.
Visual Elements & Composition
Green dominates the artwork, filling most of the field around a rounded-corner shield that carries the route designation S17 in bold, high-contrast lettering. A yellow header band runs across the top with the Chinese expressway name, and the characters 川 and 高速 mark the provincial and road-type identity. White and a touch of black sharpen the edges, so the sign reads at a glance, just as a driver would need it to. The style is flat vector, with no shading or ornament to soften the message.
Meaning & Symbolism
Every element does a job. The shield is the universal shorthand for a numbered route, the S prefix marks an expressway, and 川 identifies Sichuan, one of China's largest provinces and a major crossroads of its western road network. The name in the yellow band, 南盐高速, ties the route to a specific corridor, so the sign speaks of place as much as direction. It is a modern piece of transport infrastructure, drawn in the plain language of signage that exists to be understood quickly by anyone passing through.
On the Black Mug
A mug is turned slowly in the hand, so the shield and its header band wrap continuously around the body, and the route number surfaces again with each sip. Pick it up on a long morning and the S17 comes round to meet you, a small reminder of the roads that carry the rest 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.