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About this design
TW THWcy99
TW THWcy99 (Taiwan) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces a Taiwanese road sign graphic, set inside a crisp black frame and built from nothing more than shape, character and numeral.
Visual Elements & Composition
The artwork is a flat vector image in two colours: a bright white field that fills most of the composition and a black rectangular border with rounded corners that holds it. The frame is the first thing the eye reads, and it gives the image the clean, sharp outline of a sign plate. Inside, a single Chinese character, 嘉 (Jia), sits at the centre, with the numerals 99 placed alongside it. Nothing else competes for attention, so the lettering does all the work.
Meaning & Symbolism
The graphic comes from Taiwan's official Regulations for Road Traffic Signs, Markings, and Signals, and the prefix TW marks it as a Taiwanese traffic sign file. THWcy99 is the catalogue identifier that archivists and repositories use to file the image, so the code tells you where the sign sits in the system rather than what it says. Taiwan keeps its own signage system, separate from mainland Chinese highway designations such as the G99 Ring Expressway, and this sign belongs to that Taiwanese standard. The character and numerals are the voice of the design, and they are the reason it reads as a sign at a glance.
Designed for the Hand
A mug is turned in the hand while you drink, so this design is meant to be read in pieces. The black frame wraps around the curve, and the character and numerals come into view one turn at a time, like a street sign glimpsed from a passing car. It makes a morning cup feel like a small piece of wayfinding, and it suits anyone who likes their coffee with a little navigation on the side.
- 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.