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About this design
SP-536
SP-536 (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces a Brazilian state highway shield, the pentagon route marker bearing the letters SP and the number 536.
Visual Elements & Composition
The artwork is a flat, minimalist vector drawing built on strong contrast. Black fills roughly a fifth of the composition and white covers the rest, so the eye lands on the marker before anything else. The shield is a pentagon with a double outline, a shape that reads instantly as road signage. Inside it, the SP prefix sits above the route number 536, both set in bold, evenly spaced characters. Nothing decorative competes with them: no gradients, no scenery, just the outline, the letters and the numerals.
Meaning & Symbolism
Route markers like this one do a plain job: they tell drivers which road they are on and where it leads. The SP code identifies São Paulo state, and the numbering system organises its highway network, so the sign stands for navigation, travel and the everyday geography of a place. Its modern, transport-focused styling places it firmly in the present-day visual language of road design. The artwork takes a functional object and treats it as a graphic emblem.
Made for the Morning Mug
A mug is held in the hand and turned slowly while it cools, so the pentagon is seen in pieces as the cup rotates, with the bold 536 arriving at eye level first. The high-contrast black and white suits a close, unhurried glance over the first coffee of the day. For a road-trip devotee or anyone who has ever followed a route number across a map, this is a quietly cheeky way to keep the journey in view.
- 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.