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Soyuz 28 (Soyuz Programme) Color Changing Mug 11oz

Soyuz 28 (Soyuz Programme) Color Changing Mug 11oz

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Soyuz 28 - Color Morphing Mug Design

This design is a photograph-style tribute to the 1978 Soyuz 28 mission, built around two cosmonauts in their Sokol spacesuits.

Visual Elements & Composition

White dominates the artwork at roughly 40 percent, with red and blue carrying most of the rest and gold picked out in small accents. A rectangular flag runs through the scene, and the hammer and sickle and a five-pointed star sit among the bold, flat colour blocks. The words INTERKOSMOS, SPACE and FACTS appear as printed text, so the image reads like a vintage mission poster or an archival page. The two suited figures are placed as the focal point, with the emblems framing them.

Meaning & Symbolism

Soyuz 28 launched in March 1978 with Soviet cosmonaut Aleksei Gubarev and Czechoslovak cosmonaut Vladimír Remek, and it docked with the Salyut 6 station. Remek became the first person from outside the United States and the Soviet Union to fly in space. The INTERKOSMOS programme made that flight possible, and the design's emblems and text speak to that moment of international cooperation. The 1970s styling, with its saturated primaries and flat graphic confidence, captures the optimism of the era.

Designed for the Mug in Your Hands

A mug is turned in the hand as you drink, so the composition is seen in pieces rather than all at once. The flag, the figures and the lettering come round in sequence, which suits a design built from distinct emblems. The artwork also appears gradually as the cup warms, so the mission scene develops as your coffee or tea heats, a fitting reveal for a story about a historic first.

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Color-changing ceramic mugs with a glossy finish, black exterior, and white interior. Available in one size: 11 oz (≈330 ml). Heat-reactive coating reveals your custom design when filled with hot liquid. BPA- and lead-free, with a comfortable C-handle.

This mug brings a playful twist to the daily coffee or tea ritual. At room temperature, it looks like a simple black mug with a glossy finish. But add a hot beverage, and your chosen design fades into view, showing vivid colors against the white interior.

The ceramic body is durable enough for repeated use, while the C-shaped handle balances comfort and grip. Printing uses sublimation techniques that fuse color into the heat-reactive surface for crisp results when the design appears.

  • Material: ceramic with glossy black exterior and white interior.
  • Size: one standard size, 11 oz (≈330 ml).
  • Finish: glossy glaze with heat-sensitive surface.
  • Printing: sublimation process produces crisp, vibrant colors.
  • Safety: BPA-free and lead-free, suitable for everyday drinks.
  • Effect: design is faintly visible when cold, fully revealed when hot.

Perfect as a novelty gift or a fun personal mug, the heat-reactive design makes coffee breaks more engaging. It works well for morning coffee, afternoon tea, or hot chocolate.

  1. Daily routine: fill with any hot beverage to reveal your chosen artwork.
  2. Gifting: the “magic” reveal makes it a memorable present for birthdays, holidays, or office exchanges.
  3. Office use: sparks conversation while still being practical for everyday drinks.

Note: for best results, avoid designs that rely heavily on deep black backgrounds, as they may blend with the mug’s surface when cold.

Unlike standard mugs, color-changing mugs require gentler care to preserve the heat-reactive coating. Hand-wash only — avoid the dishwasher and abrasive scrubbers, which can damage the finish and reduce the effect.

The mug is safe for short microwave use when heating liquids, but repeated high-heat cycles may shorten the lifespan of the coating. Always allow the mug to cool before washing.

Available in one classic size: 11 oz (approximately 330 ml). It’s large enough for most standard coffee makers and fits comfortably in most cabinets.

Size guide

All measurements are product dimensions in inches.

11 oz
Height (in) 3.78
Diameter (in) 3.23
Diameter w/ handle (in) 4.76

Note: measurements are approximate; slight variations may occur due to manufacturing tolerances.