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About this design
TW THWpt93
TW THWpt93 (Taiwan) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design turns Taiwan into a sign: a single black character and a pair of numerals, framed like a roadside marker and reduced to its essentials.
Visual Elements & Composition
White dominates the artwork, covering roughly 85 percent of the field, with black taking the remaining share. A rectangular black border with softly rounded corners holds the composition, and inside it the Chinese character 屏 sits in a clean black sans-serif, centred and unhurried. The numerals 93 appear as the second element, set with the same restraint. Nothing decorative intrudes. The flat vector treatment means every edge is crisp, so the sign reads at a glance rather than rewarding a long look.
Meaning & Symbolism
The character 屏 (píng) carries the sense of a screen or shield, a protective surface placed between the viewer and what lies beyond. Paired with the numerals 93, the sign works like the markers that guide travellers, giving a single fixed point of direction. The THWpt93 code identifies the piece within its design series, and the Taiwan theme anchors the whole image to a specific place. The result is a modern piece of signage, minimal by design and built around a regional subject.
Reading the Sign Around the Curve
A mug is a sign that moves. Lifted and turned in the hand, the black border rolls past the eye, so the character and numerals appear and disappear with each quarter turn. The rounded corners of the frame suit a cylinder well, and the white field stays legible from the first sip to the last. Keep it on your desk, or hand it over with a hot drink, and the sign does its job every time it is picked up.
- 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.