-
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 THWty72
TW THWty72 (Taiwan) (Road Sign) Color Changing Mug 11oz
This design borrows the look of a road sign: a single Chinese character and a route-style number, locked inside a rounded rectangular frame and set in plain black and white.
Visual Elements & Composition
The artwork is flat and graphic, with no imagery beyond its type. Black and white split the field almost evenly, with white dominating at roughly 88 percent and black framing it at the edges. A rounded rectangle border holds everything in place, and the two elements inside it sit side by side: the character 桃 followed by the numerals 7 and 2. Nothing competes for attention, so the eye moves straight from the character to the number and back again.
Meaning & Symbolism
The character 桃 is the first character of Taoyuan, a county in northern Taiwan, and the number 72 reads as a route identifier. Together they turn a place name into a code, the way signs direct travellers without describing the scenery. The design carries the modern, utilitarian language of transport signage, reduced to its essentials and stripped of decoration.
Designed to Be Turned in the Hand
A mug is held and rotated, so this sign is seen in pieces rather than all at once: the frame on one side, the character as the cup turns, the number as it comes round again. The design is faint when the mug is cold and comes up clearly once a hot drink goes in, so the sign appears as the morning coffee arrives. It makes a sharp, good-humoured gift for anyone who likes their décor to read like a directions board.
- 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.