Five local artists, six insulated Miir mugs inspired by the places you know and love. There's a different design at each market—grab yours before they're gone for good.
Bainbridge
Full of retro charm, Shogo's design was inspired by the history of Bainbridge, the Nakata family, and the original Town & Country Market.
Shogo Ota Originally from Japan, Shogo has called the Pacific Northwest home for nearly two decades. He is the founder of Tireman Studio, where he designs branding, packaging, murals and other original art for companies like Starbucks, Fjallräven, Facebook, and Big Gin. Full of retro charm, Shogo's mug design was inspired by the history of the island, the Nakata family, and the original Town & Country Market.
Ballard
This design harks back to the original (and iconic) Ballard Market sign. The biggest sign for miles, it welcomed visitors to the bustling industrial neighborhood.
Jen Vickers designs big art with big heart. Known primarily for her large-scale murals, Jen’s whimsical, colorful pop designs pull inspiration from the built and natural environments and the histories of the places where she works. Her design for the Ballard T&C harks back to the original (and iconic) Ballard Market sign. The biggest sign for miles, it welcomed visitors to the bustling industrial neighborhood.
Lakemont
Who's ready to soak up some nature? The Lakemont market is the perfect place to stock up on trail snacks before a day of hiking at Cougar Mountain.
Marisol Ortega is a first-generation Mexican-American designer, illustrator, and art director living and working in the PNW. She is best known for her vibrant flora and fauna illustrations that play with texture, linework, bold color palettes, and organic shapes, all of which are on full display in her design for the Lakemont market. Cougar Mountain is calling—better stop in at T&C for some trail snacks before a day of hiking.
Mill Creek
Is there anything prettier than Washington in the first blush of spring? Stevie's design nods at the natural beauty of Mill Creek.
Stevie Shao is a Seattle born-and-raised illustrator, designer, and sought-after muralist whose bold designs reflect her love of color, nature, and community. She's a frequent collaborator of brands and media outlets like The Stranger, Smith Optics, Shake Shack, Anna Sui, Goodwill, KEXP, and Northwest Harvest. Stevie's mug captures the iconic sights and natural beauty of Western Washington on an early spring day.
Poulsbo
A crab in a Viking helmet? You betcha. Poulsbo's mug is a playful celebration of the town's Nordic heritage and its location by Liberty Bay.
Marisol Ortega is a first-generation Mexican-American designer, illustrator, and art director living and working in the PNW. She is best known for her vibrant flora and fauna illustrations that play with texture, linework, bold color palettes, and organic shapes, reflecting an exploration of her cultures. For the Poulsbo market, Marisol leaned into the town's Nordic heritage and its location by Liberty Bay. (The crab's Viking helmet? Iconic.)
Shoreline
Fresh is best—Victor was inspired by the iconic tanks of so-fresh-it's-still-swimming seafood that greet visitors as they enter the Shoreline market.
Victor Meléndez is an art director, graphic designer and illustrator from Seattle, originally from Mexico City. For the past 15 years, he’s worked with brands like REI, T-Mobile, KEXP, Sub Pop, The USPS and more, creating everything from illustrations and logos to full ad campaigns. For this design, Victor was inspired by the iconic tanks of so-fresh-it's-still-swimming seafood that greet visitors as they enter the Shoreline market.