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About this design
SP-662
SP-662 (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design is a flat, modern road marker: a white pentagon outline bearing the route number SP 662, drawn with no shading or decoration.
Visual Elements & Composition
White dominates the artwork, covering roughly three-quarters of the composition, with black making up the rest. The main form is a pentagon, and a second, nested pentagon outline sits inside it, so the eye moves inward to the centre. The letters SP sit above the numerals 662, set cleanly and without ornament. Nothing competes with the sign itself, so the layout reads at a glance, the way a road marker is meant to be read from a moving car.
Meaning & Symbolism
Route markers are the simplest language of the road. Here, SP identifies the state of São Paulo, the most populous state in Brazil, and 662 is the number of the route within its network. The design borrows the visual vocabulary of transport signage, where a single shape and a short code tell a driver exactly where they are. Its modern, minimal character reflects the clean, standardised style of contemporary signage, and the work pays tribute to the everyday infrastructure that carries people from one town to the next.
On the Black Mug
A mug is turned in the hand as it is drunk from, so the route marker wraps around the vessel and reappears at each turn of the cup. The white pentagon stands out crisply against the black body, and the numerals stay legible from the side of the cup, not only head-on. It is a quiet piece of roadside graphics for anyone who spends their mornings on the move, or who simply likes a design that knows exactly what it is saying.
- 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.