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About this design
TW THWhc82
TW THWhc82 (Taiwan) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design takes the look of a Taiwanese road sign and reduces it to its essentials: a single character, two numerals, and a rectangular frame.
Visual Elements & Composition
The artwork is flat and graphic, built from solid black and white with no shading or ornament. White dominates the layout, with black taking up roughly a fifth of the field. A rectangular border frames the whole composition, and inside it the Chinese character 竹 sits as the central mark, flanked by the numerals 8 and 2. Nothing competes with these three elements, so the eye moves directly from the character to the numbers and back again.
Meaning & Symbolism
The character 竹 means bamboo, a plant that is deeply woven into Taiwanese landscape and daily life, and the numerals read as a route number, the way roads are labelled on signage across the island. Together they turn a plant into a wayfinding marker. The design is modern in its era and minimal in its approach, a contemporary take on the functional language of public signs. Its catalog identifier, THWhc82, ties the artwork to Taiwan by name and code, so the geography and the label arrive together.
Turning the Sign in Your Hand
A mug is a surface you turn rather than read from a distance, so the sign appears as you rotate the cup: the frame closes around the bamboo character, then the 8 and the 2 come into view with each turn of the handle. The white field stays clear and legible across the curve, and the black border gives the composition a clean edge at every angle. For anyone who starts the morning with coffee, tea or hot chocolate, the sign becomes a small route marker that you pass through with every sip.
- 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.