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About this design
SP-968
SP-968 (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces a São Paulo state route marker: a pentagon-shaped road sign carrying the letters SP above the route number 968.
Visual Elements & Composition
The artwork is a flat vector piece built on restraint. White fills most of the field, roughly four parts in five, with black taking the rest in a pentagonal outline border. Inside, the bold black letters SP sit directly over the numerals 968, stacked so the eye reads the state code first and the route number second. Nothing else competes for attention. There are no gradients, no decoration, and no background scene, just a clean sign layout that reads at a glance.
Meaning & Symbolism
Route markers exist to be read quickly by someone moving past at speed, and this design keeps that purpose intact. The SP prefix identifies the state of São Paulo, Brazil's most populous state, while 968 is the specific road in its network. Pairing a utilitarian sign with minimalist styling turns a piece of functional roadside information into a graphic statement about travel, place and direction. It is a modern take on the signage that guides drivers through Brazilian roads.
Made for the Hand, Not the Highway
A mug is turned in the hand as it is drunk from, so the sign will rotate with each sip, the pentagon swinging into view and out again. The stacked SP and 968 stay legible from the angle you hold it at, which makes this a good companion for a slow morning or a long-distance conversation. For anyone who has ever navigated by a roadside marker, or simply loves a route with a story, this is a cheeky way to keep the journey on the table.
- 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.