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About this design
SP-902
SP-902 (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design takes one of Brazil's everyday road signs and lifts it onto a mug, with the route marker reduced to its bare graphic bones.
Visual Elements & Composition
White dominates the layout, filling most of the surface, while black sets the frame. A pentagon badge sits at the centre, edged by a black inner border that echoes the outline of the sign. Inside it, the letters SP stack above the numerals 902, bold and evenly weighted. Nothing else competes for attention. The flat vector treatment means no shading, gradients or texture, just crisp shapes and clean contrast that read at a glance.
Meaning & Symbolism
Route shields are how a country tells travellers where they are and where a road leads. Here, SP is the state abbreviation for São Paulo, and 902 is the route number that identifies one road within its network. The pentagon form signals a marker built for quick recognition from a moving vehicle, so the design carries a sense of navigation, order and public infrastructure. It is a Brazilian symbol drawn from the systematic, utilitarian side of the country's roads rather than its more familiar postcard imagery, which gives the piece a quietly distinctive point of view.
Made for the Mug in Hand
A mug is turned slowly in the hands, so the badge will rarely be seen whole at once. The pentagon arrives as you rotate the cup, the SP appears, and the 902 completes the route, much as a driver picks up a shield passing by. The stark black and white holds up well from a sideways glance across a desk or a kitchen counter, making this a cheeky nod for anyone who has ever followed a road sign into an unexpected detour, and a fitting pick for a friend who plans every journey on the map.
- 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.