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About this design
IRL L3198
IRL L3198 (Ireland) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design takes the shape of a UK-style road route marker, a rounded white plate bordered in black and stamped with the route designation L3198, and it reads as a piece of Irish road signage turned into a mug print.
Visual Elements & Composition
Flat vector work does all the talking here. A rounded rectangle in black frames a field of white, and the plate sits centred and uncluttered, so nothing competes with it. White covers most of the surface, with black taking the border and the lettering. The route code L3198 is the only text, set bold and plain, with no ornament around it. The result is a minimalist composition that looks as deliberate as the signage it copies.
Meaning & Symbolism
Road route plates are how a country tells you where you are and where the road leads, so the design carries a quiet message about journeys and getting somewhere. The IRL prefix and the Ireland label place the plate in Irish identity, while the catalogue-style numbering gives it the tidy, official-looking logic of a classification system. Its modern, utilitarian language reflects the everyday signage that lines Irish roads rather than any ceremonial imagery.
Made for the Hand, Read by the Mug
A mug is turned in the hand as you drink, so the plate rotates around the cup and the route code surfaces each time you lift it. The black border frames the white field the way a sign frames its lettering, which suits a vessel you hold close and return to through the morning. It is a small, pocket-sized road sign for the person who likes a brew on the go, and a cheeky way to say you know exactly where you are headed.
- 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.