Press Release
Mengmi Portable Espresso Maker by Foshan Mengmi Technology Co., Ltd. Wins the Bronze A' Design Award in Home Appliances Design
Foshan Mengmi Technology Co., Ltd. acknowledged for home appliances design by the international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 15, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ Mengmi Portable Espresso Maker by Foshan Mengmi Technology Co., Ltd. has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Home Appliances Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The award was conferred within the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the Bronze A' Design Award Means
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
About Mengmi Portable Espresso Maker
Mengmi is a portable espresso maker made for use at home and outdoors. A micropump and a pressure compensation system provide a consistent 20 bar extraction pressure. NTC temperature control keeps the water at 92 degrees Celsius, releasing the aroma of the beans and forming crema. MCH rapid heating produces a 40 ml extraction in 25 seconds. The columnar body measures 73 by 73 by 250 millimeters and combines an upper extraction module with a lower transparent cup. Both coffee capsules and ground coffee can be used. The beige housing is made of ABS.
About Foshan Mengmi Technology Co., Ltd.
Focusing on the design and development of lightweight small household appliances, we always believe that just the right amount of simplicity is the core of an ideal life. Through smaller or more portable sizes, easy-to-carry designs, simple functions and interactions, we integrate meticulously crafted products into users' daily lives, making portability, freedom and ease truly become a part of life.
Award Record
This recognition makes Foshan Mengmi Technology Co., Ltd. a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Home Appliances Design Award
The A' Home Appliance Design Award is an international competition recognizing good home appliance designs by best appliance designers and brands worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to home appliance designers, industrial designers, product engineers and appliance brands from all countries. Entries typically include refrigerators, dishwashers, microwaves, washing machines, dryers and ovens. Awarded home appliance designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/home-appliance
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/179939
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/179939
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!179939
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/378637
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
Designers.Org
Via Leone Leoni 32, 22100 Como, Italy
press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Mengmi Portable Espresso Maker
- Function
- Portable Espresso Maker
- Category
- Home Appliances Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Electronics & Appliances and Furniture & Home
- Colors
- Dark Gray, Gainsboro, Light Gray, White Smoke and Tan
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Foshan Mengmi Technology Co., Ltd.
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #179939
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The compact product introduces professional extraction technology commonly used in cafes, creating a portable coffee bar. It offers 20 bar of stable extraction pressure and maintains water at 92 degrees Celsius, unlocking the aroma of coffee beans and ensuring crema generation to deliver a rich Italian flavor. MCH rapid heating technology allows a premium 40 ml extraction in only 25 seconds. The integrated beige body paired with wood grain accents adapts to both home and outdoor settings.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by Scandinavian aesthetics and modern minimalism, the product takes beige as the main color, supplemented by wood grain accents, merging simplicity with warmth. Its columnar form draws from household objects, allowing it to sit quietly like a piece of furniture and blend naturally into everyday life.
- Research
- As the demand for premium coffee experiences continues to rise, traditional espresso makers remain largely confined to home environments due to their bulky size, reliance on wall outlets, and complex operation. While portable alternatives offer convenience, they often compromise on extraction quality. This compact product integrates professional grade high pressure extraction and rapid heating, enabling users to enjoy barista level espresso whether camping in the wild or traveling on business.
- Challenge
- The challenge was enabling authentic espresso within a compact body. This product adopts a powerful micropump and a smart pressure compensation system to monitor the real time state of ground coffee and dynamically adjust related parameters like water flow rate, delivering a consistent 20 bar pressure. NTC temperature control technology maintains water at 92 degrees Celsius to unlock the aroma of coffee beans and ensure crema generation for a rich Italian flavor.
- Realization and Technology
- The top lid employs water transfer printing to replicate the warm texture and natural grain of real wood, reminiscent of handmade crafts to give a sense of approachability. Below it, the smooth beige ABS housing presents a modern minimalist aesthetic. The button is made from soft silicone in vibrant orange, not only providing a pleasant tactile feel but also creating a striking contrast against the light colored body, thus improving visual layering and adding a dynamic touch.
- Operation and Interaction
- The integrated columnar product consists of an upper extraction module and a lower transparent drinking cup, offering a one stop coffee solution from making to savoring while visualizing the extraction process and giving a sense of ritual. Designed with a snap fit connection to the main unit, the cup can be rotated to extend the height by 14 mm, accommodating larger servings. The product is compatible with both coffee capsules and coffee powder, flexibly catering to personal preferences.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in October 2024 and finished in April 2025. The product successfully entered production and began sales in September 2025.
- Keywords
- Portable Espresso Maker, Italian Flavor, High Pressure Micropump, Smart Pressure Compensation System, High Precision Temperature Control, Rapid Heating, Integrated Form, Modern Minimalism
