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About this design
TW THWml10
TW THWml10 (Taiwan) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design borrows the language of a highway marker and turns it into a small, confident emblem for Taiwan.
Visual Elements & Composition
The artwork is a flat vector graphic built from just two colours, black and white, with black taking about a fifth of the frame and white the rest. A rectangle with a rounded border frames the whole composition, giving it the clean, boxed edge of a traffic sign. Inside, two black figures do all the work: a Chinese character, 茜, and the numeral 10. Nothing else competes for attention. The layout is spare and symmetrical in feeling, so each glyph reads clearly from a distance and the negative space does as much as the marks themselves.
Meaning & Symbolism
The route-style number 10 is the sign-painter's shorthand for a numbered road, and pairing it with the Taiwan theme gives the piece its systematic, catalogued character. The character 茜 is qiàn, meaning madder, the climbing plant whose roots have long been used to make red dye. Its grass radical at the top shows its origin in the plant world. The title, TW THWml10, reads as a reference code, so the artwork feels like an entry in an index rather than a decorative flourish. It is a modern, minimalist piece, and its signage roots are central to how it speaks.
On the Black Mug
A mug is held in the hand and turned slowly as you drink, so the design never sits in one place for long. Each side presents a different part of the composition as the cup rotates, moving the rounded frame and the two black figures across your line of sight in turn. The wide, open white field keeps the sign legible at close range, where your eye settles on the 10 and the character while your hands keep the cup warm.
- 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.