About this design
SP-676
SP-676 (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces a pentagonal route marker of the kind used on Brazilian highways, carrying the letters SP and the route number 676 in a bold, graphic layout.
Visual Elements & Composition
The artwork is built from just two colours, black and white, in a flat vector style. Black covers roughly a fifth of the design and white the rest, so the image reads as a clean, high-contrast field. At its centre sits a pentagon, drawn as nested outlines that step inward toward the middle. The letters SP and the numerals 676 are set within this shape, and they are the only text, so the eye lands on them immediately. Nothing competes with the sign itself: no background scenery, no decoration, just the marker and its lettering.
Meaning & Symbolism
Route markers are the quiet language of the road. The pentagon tells a driver what kind of route they are on, the SP identifies the state of São Paulo, and 676 pins down one specific road among many. Together they turn a plain shape into a way of finding your place on a map. The theme here is signage and transportation, rendered in a modern minimalist idiom, which makes a practical object of wayfinding feel like a deliberate piece of graphic design.
Designed for the Coffee Break
A road sign is built to be read at a glance, and a mug is read the same way, in the moment between pouring and the first sip. The strong black-and-white contrast holds its shape as the mug turns in your hands, and the pentagon sits where the eye naturally rests on the front. For the traveller who lives on the road, or simply the one who likes a map in their kitchen, this is a mug that keeps its route in view every morning.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- Brazil
- Also on
- 1 other mugs & glasses
- 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.