Gm11a Máquina de Café by Nicola Zanetti and Federico Bosque

Gm11a Máquina de Café by Nicola Zanetti and Federico Bosque is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award de Hierro in Diseño de Electrodomésticos Competition Category.

HierroElectrodoméstico· 2023

Gm11a Máquina de Café

by Nicola Zanetti and Federico Bosque

Client: Segnoinverso

A' Design Award de Hierro Winner in Electrodoméstico Category

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The Design

About Gm11a Máquina de Café

GM11A es una máquina de café multicápsula, compatible también con café molido. Principalmente diseñada para pequeñas oficinas y cocinas, cuenta con un doble pico para café y una varilla de vapor para espumar leche. GM11A tiene un aspecto internacional pero sigue siendo reconociblemente italiana en su ejecución y acabado. Los volúmenes geométricos y simples se conjugan con los detalles que revelan un alma italiana. La interfaz táctil aporta una sensación final de tecnología moderna en un producto tradicional.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Hierro

Gm11a Máquina de Café ha ganado el A' Design Award de Hierro, un reconocimiento prestigioso concedido a buenos diseños que cumplen los requisitos profesionales e industriales que se esperan de creaciones bien diseñadas. Los ganadores de Hierro demuestran gran habilidad, alta especialización, comprensión experta y capacidad creativa de sus creadores. Se espera que Gm11a Máquina de Café sea una creación muy apreciada, admirada y querida, práctica e innovadora. Este diseño ganador del A' Design Award de Hierro integra las mejores prácticas del sector y tiene características técnicas competentes unidas a conocimiento práctico y talento. Gm11a Máquina de Café es respetado por su minuciosidad y está concebido para aportar mejoras en la calidad de vida que ayudan a hacer del mundo un lugar mejor.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: GM 11A is a multicapsule coffee machine, compatible with ground coffee as well. It has adaptors for almost all most diffused cpasules, paper pod and ground coffee. GM 11A is a small machine for espresso, mainly intended for small offices and kitchens. It has a double spout for coffee and a steam pipe for milk frothing, controlled by a knob on the side of the machine. International look but it is still recognizably Italian in execution and finish. In some north markets will look familiar for the geometric and simple volumes but the details reveal an italian soul. The touch interface gives a final feeling of modern technology on a traditional product.
Dimensions & Packaging: the machine dimension are 298*116*285mm, the power is 1400w, the water tank is 1L, the pump is italian 19 bar.
Tags: coffee, espresso, machine, ground coffee, capsule
Production Technology: Plastic parts are in ABS, the filter holder is in stainless steel, water tank is Lexan.
Design Challenge: matching the geometric and clean lines of an international style with the decoration and tradition of the italian design and espresso was teh main challenge.
Research: Benchmark analisys, target market identification, design style and design values guidelines, sketch phase, 3D and rendering phase, mock up and prototype analisys and modification, final 3D and rendering.
Inspiration: Inspired by professional coffee machines that are used in the bar, GM 11A brings the mood of a professional and traditional made espresso at home. Steel polished and steel brushed parts are highlited to bring that professional feeling to the user. Modern cuts and textured side panels gives a unique contrast.
Project Duration: The project was developed in Italy and Argentina for a Chinese client. The overall time needed from idea to production was 7 months.
Operation Flow: Simply put the desidered capsule or pod in the matching adaptor on the filter holder, then close the filter holder on the machine with easy and forceless movement , thanks to the long lever. press the desidered touch button and enjoy the aroma coffee experience.
Team Members: Nicola Zanetti
Federico gonzales Bosque