About this design
SP-930
SP-930 (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This is a flat, minimalist road marker: a white pentagon outline sits on a black field, carrying the letters SP and the numeral 930 in bold, no-nonsense type.
Visual Elements & Composition
Black and white do all the work here. Black covers roughly a fifth of the field and white the rest, giving the design a crisp, high-contrast read. The central shape is a pentagon, drawn with a double outline so the edge feels doubled and deliberate. Inside it, the two-part code SP over 930 is set large and centred, so the numerals are the first thing the eye lands on. Nothing decorative competes with them. The flat vector style keeps every line clean, with no shading or texture to soften the message.
Meaning & Symbolism
The pentagon and the SP 930 code belong to the language of road signage, where a shield or marker tells a driver which route they are on. SP is the code for the state of São Paulo in Brazil, and 930 is the route number, so the sign works as wayfinding: a single glance answers the question "which road is this?" The design draws on that practical, modern signage tradition and reduces it to its essentials. It reads as a sign in a place, which is exactly what the name promises.
Made for the Morning Ritual
A mug is held in the hand and turned slowly while you drink, so the sign rotates past your eyes one side at a time. The double-outlined pentagon and the bold SP 930 stay legible at that angle, and the black ground keeps the design bold against the wall-of-coffee-cup-scene of a busy counter. For the friend who plans road trips around the coffee stops, or who simply loves a good route, this is a cheeky way to start the day on the right road.
- 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.