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About this design
SP-908
SP-908 (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This mug carries a flat, two-tone road route marker: a double-outlined pentagon framing the letters SP above the route number 908, rendered in black and white.
Visual Elements & Composition
White dominates the design, taking up roughly three-quarters of the surface, with black making up the rest. The layout is centred and restrained. A pentagon outline sits within a second, slightly inset outline, and the state code SP stacks above the numerals 908 in a bold, plain typeface. There is no decoration beyond the sign itself, so the eye lands on the lettering first and the shape second. The flat vector style keeps every edge crisp, which suits a graphic that is meant to be read at a glance.
Meaning & Symbolism
The design borrows the visual language of a road sign, the kind of marker that tells a driver which route they are on. Here it is pointed at Brazil. SP is the standard abbreviation for São Paulo state, and the route number 908 gives the sign its identity as a specific link in a network of roads. The piece reads as a nod to the everyday infrastructure that connects a nation, and to the simple pleasure of knowing exactly where you are on the map.
On the Black Mug
A mug is turned in the hand as you drink, so the pentagon moves past your eye one side at a time, and the route number comes round again with each sip. The sign's sharp outline sits well against the curve of the body, and the black-and-white contrast reads clearly from across the table. It is a quiet design for a morning ritual, and it keeps the road in view for as long as the coffee lasts.
- 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.