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About this design
TW THWpt28
TW THWpt28 (Taiwan) (Road Sign) Color Changing Mug 11oz
The TW THWpt28 design is a flat, high-contrast piece of signage built from a single bold character and a pair of numerals inside a rectangular frame.
Visual Elements & Composition
Black and white do all the work here. White covers most of the field, with black taking roughly a fifth of the surface, so the artwork reads at a glance, like a sign seen from the road. The Chinese character 屏 (píng) is set large in a heavy sans-serif, centred and dominant. The numerals 28 sit beside it as a secondary element, and a rectangular border frames the whole composition. Nothing is shaded or textured. Every edge is clean and every shape is flat.
Meaning & Symbolism
The character 屏 means screen or display, and it is the kind of wording that appears on public notices and directional signs across Taiwan. Set inside a bordered panel with a number, the design borrows the visual language of official-looking road signage and turns it into a graphic object. Its modern, minimal style places it firmly in the contemporary era, and its Taiwanese reference comes straight from the character and the name it carries.
Shaped for the Mug
A mug is turned in the hand, so the design is read in passing, one slow rotation at a time. The frame keeps the sign's edges intact as the cup curves around. The artwork is also designed to reveal itself: faint when the mug is cold, then sharpening into full view once a hot drink is poured in. The black and white sign emerges as the cup warms, making each morning cup a small moment of discovery.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- Taiwan
- Also on
- 1 other mugs & glasses
- Printed
- When you order it
Color-changing ceramic mugs with a glossy finish, black exterior, and white interior. Available in one size: 11 oz (≈330 ml). Heat-reactive coating reveals your custom design when filled with hot liquid. BPA- and lead-free, with a comfortable C-handle.
This mug brings a playful twist to the daily coffee or tea ritual. At room temperature, it looks like a simple black mug with a glossy finish. But add a hot beverage, and your chosen design fades into view, showing vivid colors against the white interior.
The ceramic body is durable enough for repeated use, while the C-shaped handle balances comfort and grip. Printing uses sublimation techniques that fuse color into the heat-reactive surface for crisp results when the design appears.
- Material: ceramic with glossy black exterior and white interior.
- Size: one standard size, 11 oz (≈330 ml).
- Finish: glossy glaze with heat-sensitive surface.
- Printing: sublimation process produces crisp, vibrant colors.
- Safety: BPA-free and lead-free, suitable for everyday drinks.
- Effect: design is faintly visible when cold, fully revealed when hot.
Perfect as a novelty gift or a fun personal mug, the heat-reactive design makes coffee breaks more engaging. It works well for morning coffee, afternoon tea, or hot chocolate.
- Daily routine: fill with any hot beverage to reveal your chosen artwork.
- Gifting: the “magic” reveal makes it a memorable present for birthdays, holidays, or office exchanges.
- Office use: sparks conversation while still being practical for everyday drinks.
Note: for best results, avoid designs that rely heavily on deep black backgrounds, as they may blend with the mug’s surface when cold.
Unlike standard mugs, color-changing mugs require gentler care to preserve the heat-reactive coating. Hand-wash only — avoid the dishwasher and abrasive scrubbers, which can damage the finish and reduce the effect.
The mug is safe for short microwave use when heating liquids, but repeated high-heat cycles may shorten the lifespan of the coating. Always allow the mug to cool before washing.
Available in one classic size: 11 oz (approximately 330 ml). It’s large enough for most standard coffee makers and fits comfortably in most cabinets.
Size guide
All measurements are product dimensions in inches.
| 11 oz | |
|---|---|
| Height (in) | 3.78 |
| Diameter (in) | 3.23 |
| Diameter w/ handle (in) | 4.76 |
Note: measurements are approximate; slight variations may occur due to manufacturing tolerances.