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About this design
TW THWcy143
TW THWcy143 (Taiwan) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design takes the form of a road route marker, reduced to black and white and set inside a rounded rectangular border, with the Chinese character 嘉 and the numerals 143 carrying the whole composition.
Visual Elements & Composition
White dominates the artwork, with black used for the border and lettering in roughly equal measure of contrast. The rounded rectangle frames everything, and the character 嘉 sits at the centre as the clear focal point, with the numerals 1, 4 and 3 set beside it in the same flat, graphic weight. There is no ornament or shading. The flat vector treatment keeps every stroke crisp and deliberate, so the sign reads at a glance, the way a real roadside marker is meant to.
Meaning & Symbolism
Route markers are the everyday language of how a place is navigated, and this one speaks for Taiwan. The design draws on the visual grammar of its road signage, where a short code and a number tell a driver exactly where they are and which way the road runs. The character 嘉 is the Chinese character Jia, paired with the numerals 143 to form the route identifier that gives the collection its name. The result is a modern, minimalist nod to Taiwan's roads and to the geographic identity they carry.
Made for the Hands That Hold It
A mug is turned in the hand, so the sign is read in pieces: the character first, then the numerals, then the rounded border as the cup is rotated. Each side of the mug offers a fresh stretch of the route, which suits a design built on sequence and direction. It is a quiet, cheeky companion for the first coffee of a road trip, or for anyone who has ever followed a number down a long highway.
- 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.