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About this design
BE-N717
BE-N717 (Belgium) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design takes a single piece of Belgian road signage and lifts it straight onto the mug: a blue national route marker carrying the prefix N and the route number 717.
Visual Elements & Composition
Blue dominates the artwork, covering roughly four-fifths of the field, with white filling the remainder as a thin rounded border that runs just inside the sign's edge. That double-outlined rectangle reads immediately as a traffic marker, with its flat vector construction keeping every line crisp and graphic. The only text is the letter N and the numerals 717, set large and centred so the route designation is the whole story. Nothing competes with it: no background scenery, no border ornament, no secondary motif.
Meaning & Symbolism
Route markers like this one are how Belgium's national road network tells drivers where they are and where they are going. The N prefix marks a national route, and 717 is the designation that identifies this particular road among the rest. Modern in style and utilitarian in purpose, the sign celebrates the everyday infrastructure that moves a country's traffic, turning a roadside instruction into a small emblem of regional identity.
Made for Slow Mornings and Long Turns
A mug is handled, turned and returned to the lips, so the sign is seen in fragments: the blue field as the cup is lifted, the white border curving around the rim, the N and 717 coming round again with each sip. The rounded corners of the rectangle suit the cylinder of the mug, and the bold numerals stay legible from across the table. For anyone who likes their coffee with a dash of road-trip romance, this is a cheeky way to keep a Belgian route close at hand.
- 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.