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About this design
SP-555
SP-555 (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
A white route marker pentagon, outlined with a fine inner border and stamped with the letters SP and the numerals 555, sits on a black field like a sign pulled from a Brazilian highway.
Visual Elements & Composition
The design is flat and graphic, built from just two colours: white dominates at roughly seven-tenths of the image, with black filling the rest. The pentagonal outline does the heavy lifting, its inner border echoing the shape of a road shield. Inside, the characters SP and 555 are set large and clean, so the composition reads instantly from across a table. Nothing decorative competes with them. The result is a modern, minimal piece that looks as much like signage as it does illustration.
Meaning & Symbolism
Route markers are the language of the road: a shape and a code that tell a driver where they are and where they are going. Here, SP is the familiar abbreviation of São Paulo state, and 555 is the route number that follows it, so the artwork borrows the authority of a real transport sign and turns it into a personal emblem. The Brazil connection is the anchor of the piece, pairing a national identity with the discipline of wayfinding design. It is a quiet nod to the everyday graphics that shape travel in the country.
On the Black Mug
A mug is turned slowly in the hand, so the sign rotates past the eye as you lift it, and the numerals are read in short glances over a morning cup. The pentagon's sharp corners sit where the handle meets the body, giving the design a crisp, deliberate frame. Set against the black ground, the white shield pops like a headlight, and the mug becomes a small roadside marker for anyone who has ever found their way by the signs.
- 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.