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About this design
TW THWcty9-1
TW THWcty9-1 (Taiwan) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design is a flat, minimalist road-sign panel built around the Chinese character 市 and the route-style marker 9-1, set in a square frame that announces Taiwan.
Visual Elements & Composition
Black and white do all the work here. White fills roughly six-sevenths of the square, with black taking the rest in a crisp outer frame and the bold character and numerals. Nothing is decorative. The character 市 sits at the centre as the dominant mark, while the sans-serif numerals 9-1 read clearly beside it. Every edge is hard and every line is even, so the panel reads at a glance, the way a sign does when you are driving past it.
Meaning & Symbolism
The character 市 means city, and paired with a route-style marker it reads as a wayfinding code: a place name and a numbered reference, the language of signage that tells you where you are and where to go next. The THWcty9-1 identifier and the initials TW tie the panel to Taiwan, and the restrained, modern style reflects contemporary transport graphics. The artwork is an index of place rather than a picture of it.
Turned in the Hand
A mug is read differently from a poster. As you lift it and turn it, the square frame rotates past your eye, so the character and numerals come into view in pieces before settling in full as you drink. That makes this a good object for a slow morning with a hot drink, or a friend who collects places and the signs that mark them. Give it to someone who has followed a route like this one and they will know exactly what they are looking at.
- 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.