-
Color-Changing
$17.99
-
Pint Glass
$19.99
Couldn't load pickup availability
Holiday gifts: order by Dec 12 for delivery by Christmas (US standard shipping).
- Free U.S. shipping on orders over $50
- Printed when you order Made for you, then shipped
- Buy 25% off
- Buy 3+10% off
- Buy 5+20% off
- Buy 10+30% off
Applied automatically at checkout, on every product.
About this design
TW THWty50
TW THWty50 (Taiwan) (Road Sign) Color Changing Mug 11oz
This design takes the look of a road sign and turns it into a clean, black-and-white piece of typography about Taiwan.
Visual Elements & Composition
White dominates the artwork, with black used sparingly for the lettering and the frame. A rounded rectangle sits at the centre, with a rectangular border inside it. Within that border, the Chinese character 桃 (peach) is followed by the numeral 50. The flat, vector-style drawing has no shading or illustration, so the sign reads at a glance, the way a real route marker does when you pass it at speed.
Meaning & Symbolism
The sign borrows the visual language of Taiwan's road markers, where a place-name character and a route number tell a driver exactly where they are. The character 桃 refers to Taoyuan, and the number 50 is the route it carries. The letters TW and THWty50 in the title extend that road-sign logic into a playful code, turning a navigation marker into a private joke for anyone who knows the island. The result is a modern, minimalist nod to Taiwan's signage culture.
Making the Sign Work on a Mug
A road sign is built to be read from a distance, but a mug asks for something different. Once it is lifted and turned in the hand, the border and the characters come round to meet you, one side after another. The black-and-white contrast suits a cup that spends its mornings close to the face, and the sign's bold, simple layout means the message stays legible at arm's length. It is a fitting way to carry a route marker to the breakfast table, and a cheeky gift for anyone who has ever followed one.
- 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.