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About this design
SP-144
SP-144 (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design is a pentagonal route marker in the style of Brazil's São Paulo state highway signage, with the letters "SP" set above the numerals "144" in bold black on a white field.
Visual Elements & Composition
White dominates the composition, covering roughly four-fifths of the design, with black supplying the rest. The marker is a pentagon outlined in black, with an inner black border that frames the lettering and gives the shape a crisp, badge-like edge. "SP" sits centred above "144", so the two lines stack into a compact, symmetrical block. Flat vector construction keeps every edge clean, with no gradients, textures or ornament to distract from the numerals.
Meaning & Symbolism
A route marker is a navigation tool first. "SP" identifies the state of São Paulo, and "144" is the number of the highway, so the sign tells a driver where they are and which road they are on. The design belongs to the utilitarian tradition of road signage, where clarity matters more than decoration. Its modern, simplified style reflects how Brazilian highway graphics have been drawn for contemporary use, turning a practical piece of infrastructure into a graphic of regional identity.
Made for the Mug in Hand
A mug is turned slowly in the hands, so the marker travels around the curve as you drink, with the pentagon's point and the stacked lettering coming into view one face at a time. The strong black outline reads clearly against the dark body of the mug, and the white field reads as a clean patch on the morning routine. Whoever knows the road will recognise it, and whoever doesn't will still enjoy a bold, graphic signpost on their desk.
- 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.