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Soyuz TM-31 (Soyuz Programme) Black Coffee Mug

Soyuz TM-31 (Soyuz Programme) Black Coffee Mug

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Soyuz TM-31 - Black Mug Design

This design is a photograph-based tribute to the Soyuz TM-31 mission, built around its crew, its flags, and its mission label.

Visual Elements & Composition

White dominates the artwork, covering nearly half of its field and giving the photograph a clean, documentary brightness. Deep blue and black take up much of the remainder, anchoring the composition in the dark of space, while touches of red and a small share of skin tone bring the human figures forward. An astronaut in a spacesuit sits at the centre of the frame, with the Russian and American flags placed beside the crew. The crew names appear in both Cyrillic and Latin letters, С. КРИКАЛЕВ / S. KRIKALEV and Ю. ГИДЖЕНКО / T. GIDZENKO, alongside the NASA wordmark. The text is set as a label, not a headline, so the eye reads it as a record.

Meaning & Symbolism

The Soyuz TM-31 designation identifies a specific flight of the Soyuz spacecraft, the vehicle that carried the first long-duration crew to the International Space Station. Placing two cosmonauts and an American astronaut side by side, with both national flags, reflects the joint nature of that programme and the partnership that built the station. The modern, photographic style marks the work as a commemorative record of a milestone rather than a piece of decorative space art, and the names carry the weight of that history.

On the Black Mug

A mug is held in the hand and turned slowly, so the design reveals itself in stages. The flags and crew sit where the eye lands first, and the mission label comes into view as the mug rotates. Printed on a black base, the white and blue of the photograph stand out with strong contrast, and the crew names become a small, personal reading ritual for each morning's coffee. For anyone who keeps a shelf of spaceflight history, this is a mission record you can hold.

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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.

  1. Daily use: fill with your preferred brew and sip — the mug handles hot liquids safely.
  2. Office-friendly: fits most standard mug warmers and sits securely on communal trays and kitchen counters.
  3. 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.