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About this design
SP-722
SP-722 (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design is a flat, minimalist road sign: a black pentagonal shield bearing the letters SP above the route number 722, set against a white field.
Visual Elements & Composition
Black and white do all the work here. The black pentagon outline forms a firm border around the shield, and the white interior carries the two markings at its centre. Nothing is decorative. The letters SP sit as a prefix, and the numerals 722 follow as the dominant element, bold enough to read at a glance. The result is a clean, graphic composition built from geometry rather than illustration, rendered in a flat vector style with no shading or texture.
Meaning & Symbolism
The shield is a route marker, the kind that tells a driver which road they are on. The SP prefix identifies the state of São Paulo, Brazil's most populous state, and 722 is the route number within its network. The design therefore borrows the visual language of everyday signage and turns a practical wayfinding symbol into a piece of graphic art. It speaks to anyone who has ever found comfort in a familiar road sign, or who collects Brazil-themed design.
Made for the Mug in Your Hand
A mug is turned in the hand as it is drunk from, so the shield travels around the curve of the cup and comes back into view with each sip. Pentagon and numerals read clearly from a single viewpoint, which suits a mug that is held close and looked at for a few quiet minutes over morning coffee, tea or hot chocolate. Give it to a road-tripper, a Brazil enthusiast, or anyone who likes their signage with a sense of humour.
- 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.