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Space - MARS (2001) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

Space - MARS (2001) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

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Space - MARS (2001) - Black Mug Design

A map of Mars, drawn as a planetary chart that treats the red planet as terrain to be surveyed rather than a distant point of light.

Visual Elements & Composition

The design is built entirely around the planet's surface. Mars fills the field as one continuous map, with its features spread across the whole image so that nothing competes with the terrain. Place names and labels are set the way a cartographer would set them, so the eye moves from landform to landform instead of jumping between headlines. Nothing is decorative for its own sake. Every mark on the sheet is there to be read.

Meaning & Symbolism

A map of another world carries the old navigator's impulse into space: to name, measure and claim unfamiliar ground. Mars has long been the planet of fascination and ambition, and a mapped surface turns that myth into something you can actually read. The year in the title, 2001, places the piece in a period when orbital imaging was filling in the planet's detail, so the chart works as a record of human looking as much as of rock and dust.

Made for the Hands

A mug is held in both hands and turned slowly while the coffee cools, which suits a map. As the cup rotates, a new stretch of the planet comes into view, much like a globe turning on its axis. On a black ground the mapped surface reads as a single lit world against the dark, the way a planet looks from far away at night. It makes a good excuse for a long morning with the atlas, or a bit of cheeky gift-giving for the person who has already read every book about space they can find.

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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.

  1. Daily use: fill with your preferred brew and sip — the mug handles hot liquids safely.
  2. Office-friendly: fits most standard mug warmers and sits securely on communal trays and kitchen counters.
  3. 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.