Gemini Modulêre Kofjekanne by Yaoyun Hu and Yunsong Liu

Gemini Modulêre Kofjekanne by Yaoyun Hu and Yunsong Liu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award yn Izer in Bakark, Tafelark, Drinkark en Keukenark Ûntwerp Competition Category.

IzerKeukenark· 2026

Gemini Modulêre Kofjekanne

by Yaoyun Hu and Yunsong Liu

Client: Daodun

A' Design Award yn Izer Winner in Keukenark Category

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The Design

About Gemini Modulêre Kofjekanne

Gemini is in modulêre kofjekanne dy't hânbrouwen en moka-pot-brouwen kombinearret yn ien apparaat. In maalkomponint is yntegrearre yn de romp, sadat der minder aparte ark nedich binne en minder romte brûkt wurdt. De fynens fan it kofjemoal wurdt oanpast troch it deksel te draaien. Troch de maalkomponint del te drukken wurdt de poeierútgong sletten en start de moka-broumodus. As der filterpapier yn de maalkomponint pleatst wurdt, is hânbrouwen mooglik. De measte ûnderdielen binne makke fan resyklebere plestik, en guon ûnderdielen binne makke fan metaal.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award yn Izer

Gemini Modulêre Kofjekanne is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Izer, in prestisjeuze erkenning foar goede ûntwerpen dy't foldogge oan de profesjonele en yndustriële easken dy't ferwachte wurde fan goed ûntwurpen skeppings. Izerwinners litte grutte feardigens, hege spesjalisaasje, deskundich begryp en kreatyf fermogen fan har makkers sjen. Fan Gemini Modulêre Kofjekanne wurdt ferwachte dat it in tige heech achte, bewûndere en dierbere skepping is dy't praktysk en ynnovatyf is. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Izer yntegrearret de bêste praktiken fan de sektor en hat feardige technyske skaaimerken ferbûn mei kennis en talint. Gemini Modulêre Kofjekanne wurdt respektearre foar syn yngeandens en is ûntwurpen om ferbetteringen fan de kwaliteit fan it libben te leverjen dy't helpe de wrâld ta in bettere plak te meitsjen.

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