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About this design
TW THWch76
TW THWch76 (Taiwan) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design takes the look of a Taiwanese road sign and puts it on a mug, with a single Chinese character and a route number doing all the talking.
Visual Elements & Composition
White dominates the artwork, covering roughly four-fifths of the design, with black making up the rest. A rounded rectangle sits inside a rectangular border, framing the content like a sign panel. At its centre is the character 彰, followed by the numerals 7 and 6, which read as route 76. The flat vector style is clean and modern, with no shading or decoration beyond the border and the lettering. Nothing competes for attention, so the eye goes straight to the character and the number.
Meaning & Symbolism
Road signs are built to be read at a glance, and this one follows that logic. The character 彰 is the Chinese character Zhang, and paired with route 76 it identifies a specific place in Taiwan's road network. The design comes from Taiwan and reflects the island's own visual language of wayfinding, where a short symbol and a number carry a whole locality. It is a commemorative nod to the region, built on its geography rather than on decoration.
Made for the Mug Turned in Hand
A road sign is designed to be seen from a distance, but a mug asks for a closer read. Each morning the artwork rotates in your grip, so the border, the character and the route number pass across your view one at a time. The print wraps the full curve of the cup, which suits a sign that is meant to be recognised quickly and then remembered. Pour a coffee, turn the mug, and the route is right there.
- 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.