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About this design
TW THWkh98
TW THWkh98 (Taiwan) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
A flat, minimalist road-sign graphic built around the code THWkh98 and the word Taiwan, set in black on white.
Visual Elements & Composition
White dominates the artwork, covering roughly four-fifths of the field, with black taking the rest in crisp, flat shapes. Everything sits inside a rounded rectangular border, the kind of frame that lets a sign be read at a glance. The Chinese character 高 appears in black at the centre of the layout, alongside the numerals 9 and 8, while the THWkh98 code and the Taiwan label are carried in the same clean lettering. Nothing is decorative. Each element is a rectangle, a border or a line of type, and the hierarchy comes entirely from size and placement.
Meaning & Symbolism
The design takes its language from road signage, where a short code and a single character tell you what lies ahead before you have time to read a paragraph. 高 means "high," and paired with 98 and the Taiwan identifier it becomes a piece of regional shorthand. The THWkh98 string works the same way: a coded designation that identifies a place without describing it. The result is a modern, signage-driven way of naming, drawn from the road-sign tradition of Taiwan.
Read It Across the Morning
A mug is turned in the hand, so this design unfolds in stages. The border comes first, then the character, then the code as the cup tilts toward you. Because the layout is so spare, the composition holds its shape as it wraps around the curve, and the black and white contrast stays sharp from every angle. It is a good match for anyone who reads labels on the kitchen counter and likes a little structure with their coffee, tea or hot chocolate.
- 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.