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About this design
Sichuan Expwy S18 sign no name
Sichuan Expwy S18 sign no name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces the route marker for the S18 Provincial Expressway, the Suiguang Expressway (遂广高速公路), in Sichuan Province, China, rendered as a clean, flat piece of road signage.
Visual Elements & Composition
A rounded-corner highway shield dominates the artwork, split into two horizontal bands. The upper band is yellow and carries black Chinese characters reading 川, 高 and 速, which name the expressway. Below, a large green field holds the white route designation S18. Yellow takes roughly a quarter of the sign, green makes up most of the rest, and the white and black details stay sharp against them. Nothing decorative gets in the way: the layout is built for immediate recognition from a moving car, and that clarity carries straight onto the print.
Meaning & Symbolism
A route marker is a promise of direction. The S18 designation places this road within China's provincial network, and the Suiguang name ties it to the cities it links across Sichuan. The sign follows the national road traffic sign standard GB 5768, which is why its colour pairing, lettering and shape read the same way to every driver in the country. The design is a reproduction of this regional wayfinding system, celebrating the quiet infrastructure that keeps travel and transport moving.
Made for Your Morning Brew
A sign built to be read in a glance suits a mug turned in the hand. As you rotate it toward you, the shield moves across the curve, with the yellow band and the bold S18 coming round in turn. It is a fine companion for a road-trip lover, a transport planner or anyone who has ever followed a green sign toward a long-awaited destination, and it turns the first coffee of the day into a small journey of its own.
- 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.