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About this design
TW THWml12
TW THWml12 (Taiwan) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
A single black Chinese character sits inside a rectangular frame on a white field, with the numeral 12 and the letters TW setting the scene for a piece that reads like a road sign from Taiwan.
Visual Elements & Composition
The palette is strictly black and white, with black covering about a fifth of the design and white filling the rest. The dominant element is the character 茜, drawn in flat black and boxed inside a rectangle with a rounded border. The numeral 12 sits alongside in the same bold, unfussy treatment, and the flat vector style keeps every edge crisp. Nothing decorative competes with these shapes, so the composition reads at a glance, the way good signage should.
Meaning & Symbolism
茜 is the character for madder, the red-dyeing plant whose roots have coloured cloth for centuries, and it is also a given name. Set inside a bordered rectangle, it works like a placard, a marker that names a place. The route-style 12 pushes the reading toward navigation, since route numbers identify roads, and pairing it with the code TW treats Taiwan as a point on a map. The result is an identity piece: a tribute to the island through its written and signed forms rather than through scenery.
Read It Turn by Turn
A mug is turned in the hand, so this design rewards a slow rotation. The bordered character and the 12 anchor the front, and as the cup turns they travel across the surface like signs passing a car window. A morning coffee or an evening hot chocolate gives you a few unhurried minutes with it, which makes it a natural pick for a friend who collects places they love and notices the small details of where they've been.
- 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.