About this design
Zhejiang Expwy S35 sign with name
Zhejiang Expwy S35 sign with name (China) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This is a route shield from the road network of Zhejiang Province, China: a green expressway marker carrying the route number S35 and the Chinese name 泰顺支线 beneath it.
Visual Elements & Composition
Green dominates the design, filling most of the field inside a rounded square. A thin white inner border frames the shield, and a horizontal yellow header band runs across the top carrying the characters 浙高速, which identify the province's expressway system. Below the band, the route number S35 sits in bold, high-contrast white, with the Chinese route name 泰顺支线 set beneath it in clear, evenly spaced characters. Black appears only in small accents. The layout is flat and vector-clean, with every element placed in a fixed hierarchy so that a driver can read the route at a glance.
Meaning & Symbolism
The sign identifies the S35 Provincial Expressway in Zhejiang, a branch route whose name, 泰顺支线, points to the Taishun area it serves. Its design follows GB 5768, the national standard for road traffic signs and markings in China, which is why the typography and colour contrast are so consistent from one sign to the next. The piece is a modern reference to how the province organises its highways, where every route carries its own shield and every shield tells travellers exactly where they are going.
Made for the Coffee Break
A mug is turned slowly in the hand, so this shield wraps around the cup and reveals itself one edge at a time: the yellow band first, then the big green field, then the route number as the cup comes round. It is a fitting pick for the commuter or road-trip fan who measures the morning in miles, and it turns the everyday coffee run into a small detour through Zhejiang's highway map.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- China
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- 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.