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About this design
TW THWtp50
TW THWtp50 (Taiwan) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces a route marker: a rectangular road sign reading 北50, with the Chinese character for north set beside the numerals of the route number.
Visual Elements & Composition
The artwork is flat and graphic, built from just two colours, black and white. White fills most of the field, and a black rectangular border with softened corners frames the whole sign. The bold sans-serif character 北 sits at the left, with the numerals 5 and 0 beside it. Nothing else competes for attention. The black and white balance is even, so the sign reads clearly from a short distance and stays crisp up close.
Meaning & Symbolism
Road signs are a language of direction, and this one speaks it plainly. The character 北 means north, and the number 50 identifies the route, so the sign tells a traveller which way to head and which road to follow. Taking the sign out of its roadside setting and placing it on a mug turns a piece of wayfinding into a small emblem of Taiwan's road network. The design is modern, drawn in a minimalist vocabulary that lets the typography carry the whole message.
Designed to Be Held
A mug is turned in the hand as it is drunk from, so the sign rotates slowly as you lift it, the characters coming into view one after another rather than all at once. The black frame runs around the body of the cup, and the handle sits on the side opposite the numerals, leaving the sign unbroken. It is a quiet piece for the first cup of the morning, and a conversation starter for anyone who recognises a route marker when they see one.
- 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.