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About this design
TW THWml27
TW THWml27 (Taiwan) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design borrows the language of a Taiwanese road marker: a single rectangular sign, a bold character, and a route number, set down in flat black and white.
Visual Elements & Composition
The artwork is built on two colours, black and white, with white taking up most of the field and black framing it. A rectangular sign sits at the centre, edged by a rounded border that reads at once as a physical plate fixed to a post. Inside, the character 茜 is set above a row of numerals, 27, and the spacing is generous, so nothing competes with the sign's simple outline. The style is flat vector, with no shading or texture, which keeps the lines crisp at every point of the composition.
Meaning & Symbolism
Route markers are among the most familiar pieces of public signage, because they tell travellers where they are and where the road leads. Here that function is carried into a graphic motif that points to Taiwan through its signage conventions and its characters. The number 27 works as a route identifier, while the character gives the sign its regional voice. The design is modern in era and minimalist in intent, so the sign itself becomes the story.
Reading the Black Mug
A mug is held by its handle and turned slowly in the hand, so the sign appears and disappears as you move around it. The rectangle stays readable across that curve, and the numerals carry on past the handle, giving the route a sense of continuing around the cup. Morning coffee, afternoon tea or a late cocoa all become a short journey, with the sign always in view when you lift the mug to your lips.
- 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.