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About this design
SP-108
SP-108 (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces a Brazilian road marker: a white pentagonal shield bearing the letters SP and the numerals 108, set against a black field.
Visual Elements & Composition
Black and white do all the work here. The black ground takes up roughly a fifth of the design, while the white dominates at around four-fifths, so the shield reads sharply and the eye lands on it first. The pentagon sits in a clean outline with an inner border, a flat vector treatment with no shading or texture to compete with it. The two elements on the shield are simple: SP above or beside the number 108, set in a bold, legible sans-serif. Nothing else is added, which keeps the layout deliberate and uncluttered.
Meaning & Symbolism
The shield is the signage language of Brazil's state highways. SP is the code for São Paulo state, and 108 is the route number, so the marker names a specific road in one of the country's most populous regions. Road signs are built to be read at a glance, and that same directness is what gives this piece its character: it celebrates the everyday infrastructure that moves people across a vast country rather than a monument or a postcard view. The SP-108 code also places the piece within a wider series of road-sign designs.
Built for the Hand
A mug is turned in the hand and read from the side, one slow rotation at a time. A road marker drawn in flat black and white suits that motion well: the shield stays whole from every angle you hold it, and the route number is the first thing you catch on each sip. It makes a sharp, cheeky talking point for anyone who has ever followed a road sign halfway across a country and kept an eye on the map.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- Brazil
- 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.