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USA - Southwest 1 (1982) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

USA - Southwest 1 (1982) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

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USA - Southwest 1 (1982) - Black Mug Design

This design is a map of the American Southwest, drawn in 1982 and presented as a single, uninterrupted view of the region's land and borders.

Visual Elements & Composition

The map fills the field edge to edge, so no single feature competes with the rest. State and regional boundaries run through the composition as the main structure, with the landscape read through its outlines rather than through decoration. The map's lettering and labels are the only text, and they stay small enough that the overall shape of the region reads first and the place names second.

Meaning & Symbolism

A map of this kind records how people chose to divide and name a stretch of country. Here the Southwest appears as a region defined by its borders and its geography, a reminder that the American landscape was surveyed, labelled and handed down in printed form. The 1982 date places it in the era of paper cartography, just before digital mapping became the everyday reference, which gives the piece a quiet sense of a moment in how the country was documented.

On the Black Coffee Mug

A mug is turned slowly in the hand, so a map on it is seen in fragments: a border passing the handle, a region sliding into view as the cup tips toward the mouth. The black ground sets the linework apart, and the reader ends up tracing the same route they would trace on a folded road map, one slow rotation at a time. For someone who spends mornings with a cup in hand and a fondness for places, the design turns the first coffee of the day into a small journey across the Southwest.

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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.

  1. Daily use: fill with your preferred brew and sip — the mug handles hot liquids safely.
  2. Office-friendly: fits most standard mug warmers and sits securely on communal trays and kitchen counters.
  3. 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.