Gemini Модулна кафеварка by Yaoyun Hu and Yunsong Liu

Gemini Модулна кафеварка by Yaoyun Hu and Yunsong Liu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Желязна награда A' Design Award in Дизайн на съдове за печене, сервиране, пиене и готвене Competition Category.

ЖелязоКухненски принадлежности· 2026

Gemini Модулна кафеварка

by Yaoyun Hu and Yunsong Liu

Client: Daodun

Желязна награда A' Design Award Winner in Кухненски принадлежности Category

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The Design

About Gemini Модулна кафеварка

Gemini е модулна кафеварка, която съчетава ръчно приготвяне и приготвяне тип мока в едно устройство. В корпуса е интегриран компонент за смилане, така че са необходими по-малко отделни инструменти и се използва по-малко пространство. Фиността на смляното кафе се регулира чрез завъртане на капака. Натискането на смилащия компонент надолу затваря отвора за кафето и стартира режима на приготвяне тип мока. Когато вътре в смилащия компонент се постави филтърна хартия, е възможно ръчно приготвяне. Повечето части са изработени от рециклируема пластмаса, а някои части са от метал.

The Recognition

About the Желязна награда A' Design Award

Gemini Модулна кафеварка е носител на Желязната награда A' Design Award — престижно признание, присъждано на добри дизайни, които отговарят на професионалните и индустриалните изисквания, очаквани от добре проектирани творения. Желязните победители демонстрират голямо умение, висока специализация, експертно разбиране и творчески капацитет на своите създатели. Очаква се Gemini Модулна кафеварка да бъде високо ценено, възхищавано и обичано творение, което е практично и иновативно. Този дизайн, спечелил Желязната награда A' Design Award, интегрира най-добрите отраслови практики и притежава компетентни технически характеристики, свързани с ноу-хау и талант. Gemini Модулна кафеварка се радва на уважение заради щателността си и предлага подобрения в качеството на живот, които помагат светът да стане по-добро място.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Gemini is a design that integrates hand-brewed coffee and a mocha pot. Users can choose different ways to make coffee according to their personal preferences. In addition, it incorporates a grinding component, allowing users to adjust the coarseness of the coffee grounds.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width100mm×Depth100mm×Height 200mm
Tags: Quick replacement, modularization, coffee brewing
Production Technology: Most coffee brewers are made of recyclable plastic, and some are made of metal. Barbecue grills are made of degradable mycelium, and grills are made of metal.
Design Challenge: Gemini's biggest challenge lies in how to combine hand-brewed coffee and steamed coffee, achieving a quick transition while still maintaining the experience. In addition, we studied the steam structure and grinding components of Mocha to integrate grinding with hand brewing and steaming coffee, reducing the need for tools. The design of the shape is also a major challenge. It is necessary to ensure the overall integrity after assembly and also take into account the aesthetic appeal of each individual unit after disassembly and assembly.
Research: We conducted a step-by-step experience and analysis of the production methods of hand-brewed and steamed coffee, and found that the current production methods are rather complicated, with a large number of tools and taking up a lot of space. In addition, we disassembled the principles of the mocha pot and grinding tools, proposed three combined methods and realized the principles through 3D printing, and conducted steaming experiments for the improved methods.
Inspiration: Gemini's inspiration comes from the experience of making coffee. There are many tools for making coffee, which take up a lot of space. Therefore, we want to design a coffee pot that combines a grinding component, retaining the experience of both hand-brewed coffee and mocha Pots, allowing users to choose different brewing methods according to their own preferences.
Project Duration: The project was launched in Beijing in May 2025 and completed in Beijing in December 2025.
Operation Flow: The user can adjust the grinding fineness by rotating the lid, press down the grinding component to block the powder drop port, and enter the brewing mode. When the filter paper is combined with the grinding component, users can make coffee by hand brewing, completing the switch between hand-brewed and steamed coffee.
Team Members: Designer: Yaoyun Hu
Designer: Yunsong Liu
Image Credits: Image #1: Designer Yaoyun Hu
Optional Image #1: Designer Yaoyun Hu
Optional Image #2: Designer Yaoyun Hu
Optional Image #3: Designer Yunsong Liu
Optional Image #4: Designer Yunsong Liu