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About this design
TW THWnt68
TW THWnt68 (Taiwan) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design takes the look of a Taiwanese route marker and reduces it to its essentials: a single character, two numerals, and a bold rounded frame.
Visual Elements & Composition
The artwork is flat and graphic, built from just two colours. Pure black fills the rounded rectangle and the bold strokes, while white forms the open field around them, so the sign reads at a glance. The Chinese character 投 sits on the left, with the numerals 6 and 8 in heavy black beside it. A rectangular border frames the whole composition, and nothing else competes for attention. The layout is balanced and deliberately plain, letting the character and numbers carry the design.
Meaning & Symbolism
Road markers are a language of their own. Each one tells a driver where they are and which route they are following, and the designer has kept that function intact. The character 投 is the code used for Nantou County on Taiwan's road signs, and 68 is the route number that follows it, so the artwork is a direct record of a real navigational system. Its clean, utilitarian style reflects the signage it borrows from, where clarity matters more than decoration.
Designed for the Hand
A road sign is built to be read from a distance, but this artwork is designed to be read up close, one glance at a time. As you turn the mug in your hand, the bold black character and numerals come round to face you, and the white field gives your morning drink a quiet, graphic focus. It is a small, sharp piece of signage that rewards a closer look, the sort of thing that makes you pause over your cup and wonder where route 68 is leading.
- 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.