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About this design
Sichuan Expwy S37 sign no name
Sichuan Expwy S37 sign no name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces a provincial expressway route marker from Sichuan, China, rendered as a clean, flat graphic that reads at a glance, just as it does on a real roadside.
Visual Elements & Composition
The composition is built on a rounded rectangle split into two horizontal bands. A yellow top band carries the Chinese characters 川高速, reading as the province and expressway designation, and the route number S37 sits prominently beneath them. Green fills most of the field, around sixty percent of the design, with yellow taking roughly a quarter and white and black providing the lettering and crisp edges. Nothing decorative intrudes; every mark is there to be read quickly.
Meaning & Symbolism
The marker identifies the S37 Provincial Expressway in Sichuan province and follows the GB 5768 national standard for road traffic signs and markings, which governs the colours, shapes and lettering used across China's roads. Its colour pairing of green and yellow signals a route for drivers navigating by sign, and the sober, utilitarian styling reflects the modern wayfinding systems that keep long-distance travel orderly.
Crafted for the Coffee Table Moment
A route marker is designed to be taken in quickly, and a mug is a similar kind of object: it sits in the hand and turns as you drink, so the sign's two bands and route number come round in a steady, readable sequence. Wrap your hands around it on a long morning and you have a small, cheeky piece of Sichuan's road network to keep you company.
- 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.