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Moka Max Pot Espresso Cludadwy by Somya Chowdhary

Moka Max Pot Espresso Cludadwy by Somya Chowdhary is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Gwobr Haearn A' Design Award in Offer Gwersylla Competition Category.


HaearnOffer Gwersylla· 2026

Moka Max Pot Espresso Cludadwy

by Somya Chowdhary

Client: Somya Chowdhary

Gwobr Haearn A' Design Award Winner in Offer Gwersylla Category

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The Design

About Moka Max Pot Espresso Cludadwy

Mae Moka Max yn bot espresso cludadwy a ddyluniwyd ar gyfer defnydd awyr agored. Mae'r siasi wedi'i beiriannu â CNC o ddur di-staen gradd bwyd 304, ac mae'r tu allan rhychiog wedi'i droi ar durn a'i orffen â haen PVD sy'n gwrthsefyll crafiadau. Mae system gyd-gloi tair adran yn clicio at ei gilydd, fel na chaiff unrhyw ran ei gadael ar ôl yn y maes. Mae'r pwyntiau cyffwrdd swyddogaethol wedi'u gor-fowldio â TPU ar gyfer gafael diogel mewn hinsoddau eithafol. Mae podiau bioddiraddadwy yn dal y coffi ac yn cadw'r glanhau'n syml. Mae rhaff integredig yn sicrhau'r pot wrth ei gludo. Mae'r pot yn mesur 75 wrth 75 wrth 185 milimetr.

The Recognition

About the Gwobr Haearn A' Design Award

Mae Moka Max Pot Espresso Cludadwy yn enillydd Gwobr Haearn A' Design Award, cydnabyddiaeth fawreddog a roddir i ddyluniadau da sydd yn bodloni'r gofynion proffesiynol a diwydiannol a ddisgwylir gan greadigaethau wedi'u dylunio'n dda. Mae enillwyr Haearn yn dangos medrusrwydd mawr, arbenigedd uchel, dealltwriaeth arbenigol a gallu creadigol eu crewyr. Disgwylir i Moka Max Pot Espresso Cludadwy fod yn greadigaeth uchel ei bri, a edmygir ac a anwylir, sydd yn ymarferol ac yn arloesol. Mae'r dyluniad buddugol hwn o Wobr Haearn A' Design Award yn integreiddio arferion gorau'r diwydiant ac mae ganddo nodweddion technegol cymwys wedi'u cysylltu â gwybodaeth ymarferol a dawn. Parchir Moka Max Pot Espresso Cludadwy am ei drylwyredd ac fe'i dyluniwyd i ddarparu gwelliannau ansawdd bywyd sydd yn helpu i wneud y byd yn lle gwell.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
MokaMax Standardizes the coffee experience in non standard environments. The coffee ritual shouldnt end where the pavement does, it bridges the gap between kitchen and cliff side with a CNC machined, stainless steel body. Its ridged form provides high tactility grip, while a modular three compartment interlocking system ensures rugged portability. Secured by an adventure rope and utilizing decomposable pods, it delivers a professional, sustainable brew at any elevation.
Dimensions & Packaging
Width 75mm x Depth 75mm x Height 185mm
Tags
Coffee On The Go, Portable Coffee Maker, Sustainable Coffee in the Wild, Minimal Moka Pot, Portable Brewing, Modular System, Backpacking Essentials, Minimalist Design, Eco-Friendly, Minimalistic Rugged, Rugged Aesthetic, Tactile Surface, Portable Espresso Maker, Coffee Companion
Production Technology
The MokaMax utilizes a hybrid manufacturing approach: the primary chassis is CNC-machined from 304 food-grade stainless steel for high thermal mass and durability. Internal mechanical interfaces are precision injection-molded using heat-stabilized, BPA-free polymers. Functional touchpoints feature TPU overmolding for enhanced ergonomics in extreme climates. The unique ridged exterior is achieved through lathe-turning, finished with a scratch-resistant PVD coating for a rugged, Minimalist aesthetic.
Design Challenge
The hardest part was coming up with a form that felt rugged enough to be taking on usual camping trip and hikes, while being minimal and aesthetic to be used inside a library without raising any eyebrows.
Research
MokaMax began by researching the gap between domestic coffee rituals and the wilderness. User interviews revealed a need for a mess free, sustainable brewer that wouldn't lose parts in the field. Using a modular, interlocking system, the final design ensures easy cleaning and rugged portability. Featuring an integrated hiker's rope and biodegradable pods, MokaMax combines a minimalist aesthetic with high utility performance for both the campsite and the classroom.
Inspiration
Inspired by the Moka pot's iconic hourglass geometry, MokaMax translates the domestic coffee ritual into the wilderness. Research involved a competitive analysis of market leaders to design a rugged, modular extension for the portable brewing ecosystem. The project prioritizes durability through a unique interlocking architecture for ease of assembly. Motivated by sustainability and user centric ergonomics, the design integrates decomposable pods to ensure a low impact high utility experience.
Project Duration
The Project was started in September 2024 in Washington, DC and ended in April, 2025 in Boston.
Operation Flow
MokaMax reimagines the brewing process as a series of intuitive, tactile "clicks." Inspired by the simplicity of interlocking blocks, the three-part chassis snaps together to ensure no component is ever left behind. The interaction is a seamless transformation from a compact, rugged tool into a high-performance brewer. By housing a biodegradable pod within its ridged, easy-clean stainless steel shell, MokaMax delivers a sophisticated, zero-trace ritual for the modern explorer.
Patents
Copyrights belong to Somya Chowdhary, 2026
Team Members
Somya Chowdhary
Image Credits
Image #1 - Somya Chowdhary, Optional Image #1 - Somya Chowdhary, Optional Image #2 - Somya Chowdhary, Optional Image #3 - Somya Chowdhary, Optional Image #3 - Somya Chowdhary, Optional Image #4 - Somya Chowdhary, Optional Image #5 - Somya Chowdhary

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