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About this design
TW THWch58
TW THWch58 (Taiwan) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design takes a single roadside marker from Taiwan and turns it into a bold, graphic statement: a black Chinese character and a route number, set inside a black rounded frame.
Visual Elements & Composition
White dominates the artwork, covering roughly four-fifths of the field, with black supplying the rest. The character 彰 sits large and centred in heavy sans-serif strokes, and the numeral 58 is set in the same weight beneath or beside it. A rounded rectangular black border holds everything together. The flat vector style has no shading or texture, so every line reads cleanly at a glance.
Meaning & Symbolism
The character 彰 is the identifier for Changhua, a county in central Taiwan, and the number 58 marks the highway route that passes through it. Together they work the way signs do everywhere: a few symbols that tell a driver exactly where they are. Taiwanese road signage of this kind is built for quick reading at speed, and the design keeps that discipline. It is a modern piece, drawn from the everyday signs that line Taiwan's highways rather than from any older tradition.
Reading the Design in Your Hand
A mug is turned slowly as it is drunk from, so the sign reveals itself in pieces: the frame first, then the character, then the numeral as the cup rotates. The handle breaks the image at one point, which makes the circuit of the design feel deliberate rather than accidental. For anyone with a link to Taiwan, or a friend who has spent time on its roads, the sign becomes a small, cheeky reminder of the journey over that first cup of coffee.
- 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.