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About this design
SP-544
SP-544 (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design takes a Brazilian road route marker and sets it, flat and unfussy, across the full face of the mug: a pentagon bearing the state code SP and the route number 544.
Visual Elements & Composition
White dominates the design, covering roughly 85% of the field, with black making up the rest. A bold black pentagon outline sits at the centre, with a second, inner pentagon tracing its edge, so the shape reads as a sign border within a sign. The letters SP sit in the upper part of the pentagon and the numerals 544 below them, both drawn in the same clean, blocky strokes. The artwork is flat vector with no shading, gradients or decorative detail, so every line stays crisp.
Meaning & Symbolism
Route markers are the quiet language of the open road. The pentagon announces a numbered highway, and the state code tells you which part of the country you have entered. SP is the code for São Paulo state, and the number 544 identifies a single route within its network. The design takes the most ordinary piece of road infrastructure and gives it the attention usually reserved for landmarks. It is a Brazilian motif built from everyday signage, not from monuments or myth.
Why It Suits a Mug
A mug is turned in the hand as it is drunk from, so the design unfolds as you rotate it. The pentagon wraps the curve and its numerals come round one at a time, much like reading signs from a car window as the miles pass. It makes a fitting gift for the friend who always takes the wheel, the one who knows every interchange, or anyone with a road trip or a connection to Brazil to remember over a morning coffee.
- 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.