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About this design
B113-AT
B113-AT (Austria) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design takes the form of a road sign: a single route number, 113, set in white on a cornflower blue rounded rectangle, rendered as a clean, flat modern graphic.
Visual Elements & Composition
Cornflower blue fills roughly four-fifths of the image, with white making up the rest. The rounded rectangle sits at the centre and carries the white numerals "113" in bold, evenly spaced figures. Nothing else competes for attention. There are no borders, gradients or background scenery, so the eye moves straight from the shape to the number. The restraint is the point: it reads at a glance, the way signage is meant to.
Meaning & Symbolism
Road signs exist to direct people quickly, and this one speaks the language of Austria's roads. The number 113 identifies a route within the national network, and the B prefix in the product code points to the federal road designation used across the country. The design honours that everyday system, celebrating the routes that connect Austrian towns and valleys. It is a formal, modern nod to national identity, found in the infrastructure people pass every day rather than in monuments.
Why It Suits This Mug
A mug is turned in the hand and read from the side, one slow rotation at a time. The sign's single rounded block of blue and white works well in that format. The number stays legible from every angle, and the simple edges of the rectangle keep the composition steady as the cup moves. Each sip brings the same clear route marker back into view, so the Austrian road theme stays in plain sight from the first cup of the morning to the last.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- Austria
- 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.