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About this design
IRL L11111
IRL L11111 (Ireland) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design is a flat, minimalist piece of Irish signage: a single white rounded plate carrying the bold black code L11111, with the country marker IRL set beside it.
Visual Elements & Composition
White fills roughly seven-tenths of the artwork, with black making up the rest. The plate is a horizontal rounded rectangle, and it sits centred and uncluttered, so nothing competes with it. The lettering is heavy and evenly weighted, with a single L followed by five digits, all rendered in the same black. There is no gradient, shadow or ornament, only the plate, the characters and the flat contrast between them. The result reads quickly and holds its shape from a distance.
Meaning & Symbolism
The design takes its language from road signage. The IRL prefix is the standard country code for Ireland, and the L-prefixed alphanumeric code is the kind of route identifier found on Irish road markers, so the plate works as a signpost to a place rather than a picture of one. Its reduced, utilitarian styling belongs to the modern era of wayfinding graphics, where clarity mattered more than decoration. Read together, the code and the country name point to Ireland as a place you navigate by number and direction.
Designed for the Hands
A mug is turned in the hand as it is drunk from, so the plate doesn't stay still. As you rotate the cup, the white rounded rectangle passes across your line of sight and the black code comes into view, then slides away again. Because the handle sits at one side, the design can be read as you lift the mug, and the simple composition means the code stays legible at every angle. It is a sign that follows you through the morning, one sip at a time.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- Ireland
- 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.