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About this design
TW THWtn163-1
TW THWtn163-1 (Taiwan) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design takes the plain authority of a road sign and sets it on a single square panel: a bold southward character and a route number, framed in black.
Visual Elements & Composition
White fills most of the square, roughly three-quarters of the field, so the sign reads clean and open. Black does the rest, drawn as a heavy square border and as the bold sans-serif strokes of the character and the numerals. Everything is flat vector with no shading or ornament. The character 南 carries the most visual weight, and the route number 163-1 sits beneath it in matching black numerals. The layout is centred and symmetrical, with nothing competing for attention.
Meaning & Symbolism
The character 南 means south, the direction a traveller is heading when a sign like this points the way. The number 163-1 is a route designation, the kind of serial marker that tells a driver exactly which road they are on. The TW code identifies Taiwan as the place this system belongs to. Together these elements draw on the modern road-signage tradition of Taiwan, where direction and designation are conveyed through few words and clear numerals rather than pictures.
Made for the Morning Mug
A mug is turned in the hand, so this sign is never seen all at once. It rotates across the curve, the border bending with the surface and the character sliding into view as the cup moves. That suits a design built on direction: a sign that points south, read one quarter-turn at a time over a first coffee. It is an easy conversation starter for anyone who has ever followed a route number across a map, and a pleasant reminder of the road for anyone who has.
- 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.