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About this design
Winnipeg city route 17
Winnipeg city route 17 (Canada) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design turns a Winnipeg route marker into a clean, flat graphic: a green-topped shield carrying the word Route and the number 17 in bold black.
Visual Elements & Composition
White dominates the layout, taking up most of the field and giving the sign its crisp, legible character. A dark green header bar runs across the top with the word Route set against it, and the black numeral 17 sits centred on the white panel below. The shield itself is a rounded-corner trapezoid with a wide top that tapers toward the base, the same silhouette drivers have read at a glance for decades. Everything is rendered in flat vector colour with no shading or texture, so the sign reads as pure information.
Meaning & Symbolism
Route markers are the quiet grammar of a city. Each shield tells you which path you are on without a map, and the number 17 identifies one specific thoroughfare within Winnipeg, Manitoba. The design celebrates that everyday navigation: the roadways that move people through the city and the local connections they create. Its objective, modern styling mirrors the functional logic of municipal signage, where clarity matters more than decoration.
Made for the Morning Routine
A mug is turned in the hand and read at close range, so this shield sits right where the eye lands during the first sip. The tapered panel follows the curve of the cup as you rotate it, and the bold numeral stays readable from every angle. It is a small, personal piece of Winnipeg for anyone who knows the city's streets, or who wants a reminder of one particular route.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- Canada
- 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.