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  • USA - New York City (1999) (Map) Color Changing Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - New York City (1999) (Map) Color Changing Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - New York City (1999) (Map) Color Changing Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - New York City (1999) (Map) Color Changing Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • USA - New York City (1999) (Map) Color Changing Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
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USA - New York City (1999) (Map) Color Changing Mug 11oz

USA - New York City (1999) (Map) Color Changing Mug 11oz

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USA - New York City (1999) - Color Morphing Mug Design

This design is a map of New York City, dated 1999, drawn as a flat navigational chart of the city's streets and boroughs.

Visual Elements & Composition

The street network dominates the composition. Manhattan's tight north-south grid runs through the centre, crossed by the wider avenues and the lines of the rivers that frame the island. The title USA - New York City (1999) sits within the design as the map's identifying text, and the labelling is kept small so the street pattern reads first. Because the design wraps all the way around the cylinder, the grid runs continuously, so the eye keeps following streets from one side of the vessel to the other.

Meaning & Symbolism

A street map is a record of how a city was organised for people who needed to find their way through it. Dated 1999, this one captures New York on the cusp of the new millennium, when the city was about to enter a decade of rapid change. The map says less about landmarks than about movement: every line is a route someone walked, drove or rode, which is why maps like this have become a popular way of marking a place that matters to someone.

Why It Suits This Mug

A mug is turned in the hand and brought up to the face, so the map is seen from close range and in slow rotation rather than all at once. As the drink warms, the design gradually surfaces from the faint outline it holds when cold, so the streets appear as the mug is used. The reveal turns a daily cup into a small piece of the city's street plan, one that comes into focus with each pour.

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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.

  1. Daily routine: fill with any hot beverage to reveal your chosen artwork.
  2. Gifting: the “magic” reveal makes it a memorable present for birthdays, holidays, or office exchanges.
  3. 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.