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About this design
IRL L5720
IRL L5720 (Ireland) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design is a single road sign plate, drawn flat and direct, with one code printed across its face and nothing else competing for attention.
Visual Elements & Composition
A rounded rectangle sits at the centre of the composition, framed by a heavy black border. Its field is white, and black covers roughly a fifth of the image, so the plate reads with strong contrast at a glance. The lettering is black and set in the middle of the sign: L5720, the only text in the piece. Nothing decorative is added. The flat vector treatment keeps every edge crisp, and the layout is symmetrical, so the eye settles on the code straight away.
Meaning & Symbolism
Route markers exist to tell travellers where they are and where they are heading, and this plate takes on that job entirely. The alphanumeric code works like a route reference, locating one point within a larger network. The design's catalogue name ties it to Ireland, placing the sign within a series of country-based artworks that celebrate the island's identity and its roads. The result is a tribute to Irish geography told through the most recognisable form of wayfinding. The sign speaks of journeys, of arriving somewhere specific, and of a nation understood through its routes as much as its landmarks.
Made for Slow Mornings
A road sign is built to be read quickly, from a distance, while moving. This mug reverses that. It is held close and turned slowly in the hand as the first coffee of the day cools, so the plate sits right in your line of sight with every sip. Wrapped around the cup, the border becomes a frame you return to again and again, and the code becomes a small private route to start the morning. Give it to someone who measures their trips by the places they have been.
- 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.