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About this design
BE-N114
BE-N114 (Belgium) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design takes a single piece of road furniture, a route marker for the N114, and presents it as a clean, flat emblem of Belgian road travel.
Visual Elements & Composition
A rounded rectangle fills the frame in strong blue, covering about four-fifths of the artwork. A white border and a thin double outline run around its edge, giving the sign a crisp, finished frame. Across the centre sits a white capital N with the numerals 114 beside it, so the letter and number read as one compact route code. There is no background scenery, no gradient and no shading. The flat vector treatment keeps every edge sharp and lets the two colours do all the work.
Meaning & Symbolism
A route marker is a promise of direction. The N names the category of road, and 114 identifies this particular route among the many that cross the country, so the sign speaks to navigation before anything else. Its modern, minimalist drawing belongs to the tradition of clear signage that keeps a road network legible at a glance. Belgium is the subject here, and the code BE-N114 anchors the artwork to that country and to its catalogue identity.
Turning the Mug in Hand
A mug is turned in the hand, and this design rewards that habit. As the cup rotates, the blue field slides past and the white N and 114 appear, disappear and reappear, much as a road sign is glimpsed in passing from a car window. The rounded corners and double border wrap continuously around the cylinder, so the route code is read in fragments and in sequence, the way a journey unfolds. For anyone who measures trips by the roads they take, it is a gift that starts the day with a route already in view.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- Belgium
- 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.