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About this design
TW CHW114
TW CHW114 (Taiwan) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces a Taiwanese County/City Highway route shield: a bold black numeral "114" set inside a square border on a clean white field.
Visual Elements & Composition
The composition is flat, graphic and deliberately restrained. Black and white are the only colours in play, with the white field taking up most of the surface and the black reserved for the square border and the numerals. The "114" sits centred and dominates the layout, so the eye lands on the number before anything else. There is no decoration, no gradient and no ornament, just a crisp square and a figure that reads at a glance, which is exactly how a route marker is meant to work.
Meaning & Symbolism
Each part of the code carries a fixed meaning. "TW" marks the artwork as Taiwan road signage, "CHW" stands for County/City Highway, and "114" is the number of that particular county or city road. Together they form a standardised symbol that tells a motorist what class of road they are on and which route they are following. The shield is not a national highway or freeway; it marks a locally managed roadway in northern Taiwan. Its appearance and use are set out in the national road traffic sign regulations of the Republic of China, and the design is a working part of local navigation across the region.
Made for the Coffee Break
A route shield is built to be read in a glance, and a mug is held and turned in the hand for much longer than that. Here the square and its numerals sit on the wall of the cup, so every sip brings the same plain, confident number into view. It is a cheeky way to bring a piece of roadside navigation to the kitchen table, and a thoughtful pick for anyone who has ever followed a sign to somewhere unexpected.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- Taiwan
- 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.