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Gemini Modularer Kaffeebereiter by Yaoyun Hu and Yunsong Liu

Gemini Modularer Kaffeebereiter by Yaoyun Hu and Yunsong Liu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award in Eisen in Küchengeschirrdesign Competition Category.


EisenKüchengeschirr· 2026

Gemini Modularer Kaffeebereiter

by Yaoyun Hu and Yunsong Liu

Client: Daodun

A' Design Award in Eisen Winner in Küchengeschirr Category

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The Design

About Gemini Modularer Kaffeebereiter

Gemini ist ein modularer Kaffeebereiter, der Handaufguss und Zubereitung im Espressokocher in einem einzigen Gerät vereint. In den Korpus ist ein Mahlwerk integriert, sodass weniger separate Geräte benötigt werden und weniger Platz beansprucht wird. Der Mahlgrad des Kaffees wird durch Drehen des Deckels eingestellt. Durch Herunterdrücken des Mahlwerks wird der Pulverauslass geschlossen und der Brühmodus des Espressokochers gestartet. Wird ein Filterpapier in das Mahlwerk eingelegt, ist die Zubereitung als Handaufguss möglich. Die meisten Bauteile bestehen aus recycelbarem Kunststoff, einige Teile aus Metall.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Eisen

Gemini Modularer Kaffeebereiter ist Gewinner des A' Design Award in Eisen, einer prestigeträchtigen Anerkennung für gute Designs, die die beruflichen und industriellen Anforderungen erfüllen, die an gut gestaltete Schöpfungen gestellt werden. Eisen-Gewinner zeigen großes Können, hohe Spezialisierung, fachkundiges Verständnis und die kreative Kapazität ihrer Schöpfer. Von Gemini Modularer Kaffeebereiter wird erwartet, dass es eine hochgeschätzte, bewunderte und geliebte Schöpfung ist, die praktisch und innovativ ist. Dieses mit dem A' Design Award in Eisen prämierte Design integriert bewährte Branchenverfahren und weist kompetente technische Merkmale in Verbindung mit Know-how und Talent auf. Gemini Modularer Kaffeebereiter wird für seine Gründlichkeit geschätzt und ist darauf ausgelegt, Verbesserungen der Lebensqualität zu liefern, die dazu beitragen, die Welt zu einem besseren Ort zu machen.

Behind the Design

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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

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