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About this design
SP-817
SP-817 (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design takes the look of a highway route marker and gives it a Brazilian address: a flat, graphic road sign reading SP and 817.
Visual Elements & Composition
The artwork is built from two colours, black and white, with white covering roughly three-quarters of the field. A pentagonal border with an inner outline frames the sign, and the pentagon is the shape the eye reads first. Inside it, the letters SP sit above the route number 817, set in bold, evenly spaced characters with nothing decorative to compete with them. The rendering is flat vector, with crisp edges and no gradients, so the sign reads as a clean piece of signage rather than a painting.
Meaning & Symbolism
Route markers are the language of the road. Each shield tells a driver which network they are on and where it leads, and this one carries the code SP, the abbreviation for the state of São Paulo, Brazil's most populous state and its economic heartbeat. The number 817 becomes the identifier, the same way a route number pins a journey to a specific line on a map. The design celebrates Brazil through its own everyday visual vocabulary: the utilitarian sign, stripped of colour and clutter, that millions of people pass without a second look.
Why It Suits a Black Mug
A mug is a shape you turn in your hand, and this sign rewards that movement. The pentagon wraps around the curved body as you rotate it, so the route number appears and disappears with each turn, like a marker passed at speed. The black-and-white contrast suits a dark ceramic surface, letting the white lettering stand out first thing in the morning. It is a small, cheeky nod for anyone who has ever followed a road trip to the very end, and a clever way to put a little Brazilian wayfinding on the desk.
- 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.