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About this design
TW CHW178a
TW CHW178a (Taiwan) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design takes the form of a road plate: the numerals 178 and the character 甲 sit inside a single rectangular border, set out like a sign you would pass at the roadside.
Visual Elements & Composition
Black dominates the layout, with the white field carrying most of the surface and the black numerals and border framing it. The flat, vector-clean shapes leave nothing decorative to compete with the figures. The three digits run across the centre in a bold, even line, and the smaller-feeling 甲 closes the sequence on the right. Nothing sits outside the rectangle, so the frame does all the organising work and the eye reads the plate as one unit.
Meaning & Symbolism
The design belongs to a series of Taiwan-themed graphics, and its wording points to Taiwanese road numbering. Route designations there pair a number with a character, and 甲, the first of the Heavenly Stems, is used as a suffix to mark a branch or alternate route. The plate-style layout is a direct nod to the official signage that guides drivers across the island, which gives the artwork its cool, orderly tone. Its modern, minimal character reflects the current look of that signage rather than any older style.
Turning a Road Plate in the Hand
A mug is never seen all at once. As you lift it and turn it, the plate slides into view a fraction at a time, so the numerals reveal themselves as a route you are travelling along, one mouthful at a time. The rectangle wraps the curve of the vessel, and the black and white contrast stays sharp at every angle. Hold it steady over a morning coffee and the sign becomes a small, familiar landmark on the table.
- 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.