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About this design
IRL N12
IRL N12 (Ireland) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design takes the form of an Irish road sign: a green rounded-rectangle shield carrying the route designation N12, set against a plain black field.
Visual Elements & Composition
The shield fills most of the frame. Its body is a deep green, edged with a white border that gives it the crisp outline of a roadside marker. Across the centre, a yellow letter N sits beside the yellow numerals 1 and 2, so the designation reads at a glance. The flat vector style keeps every edge sharp and every colour solid, with no shading or texture. The black of the mug itself forms the surround, so the shield appears to sit directly on the ceramic.
Meaning & Symbolism
The N12 shield is a route marker. Irish national roads are identified by a letter and number like this one, so the sign works as a piece of navigation rather than decoration. The IRL code points to Ireland, and the combination of country code and route number treats the island's road network as an ordered system, one that travellers have read on countless journeys. The design celebrates that everyday language of signage and places it in the hands of anyone who has followed a road west, or simply loves the look of a well-made route marker.
Turning the Shield in Your Hand
A mug is a object you turn as you drink, so the shield will pass in front of you one side at a time, the N and numerals coming into view as the mug rotates. It is a fitting pairing for a morning cup: the same sign that guides a driver onto the right road now guides the eye through the first coffee of the day. Pour a cuppa, pick up this one, and let the N12 be your route for the next few minutes.
- 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.