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About this design
TW THWkh82
TW THWkh82 (Taiwan) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces a Taiwan provincial highway shield, a road sign reduced to its essential graphic parts: a border, a character, and a route number.
Visual Elements & Composition
The artwork is a flat vector image built on a strong contrast of black and white, with white covering most of the field and black providing the outline and the lettering. A rounded-rectangle border frames the whole sign, and the sign is centred with nothing competing for attention. The Chinese character 高 (gāo, meaning "high") sits in the upper area, and the numerals 8 and 2 fill the lower area, so the layout reads as a clean, two-part marker. Nothing is decorative beyond the sign itself.
Meaning & Symbolism
Provincial highway shields are how Taiwan's road network identifies its routes, and this one carries route number 82 along with the character 高, which is the traditional marker used on these roads. The sign's job is navigation: it tells a driver where they are on the network and which road they are following. Taken together, the character and the numerals make the design a compact statement about Taiwan's road system, drawn from the everyday signage that people pass without thinking about it. The style is modern, and the sign's neutral tone keeps the focus on the route itself rather than on any narrative.
On the Mug
A mug is turned in the hand as it is drunk from, so the shield never appears all at once. The border rolls around the curve of the body, the character comes into view as the mug turns, and the numerals close the circuit back to the handle. It is a small, close-held way to carry a road sign, and every morning the route number is the first thing you read.
- 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.