Gemini Poit Cofaidh Mhodúlach by Yaoyun Hu and Yunsong Liu

Gemini Poit Cofaidh Mhodúlach by Yaoyun Hu and Yunsong Liu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Duais Iarainn A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Uidheam Fuine, Soithichean Bùird, Soithichean Dibhe agus Uidheam Còcaireachd Competition Category.

IarannUidheam Cidsin· 2026

Gemini Poit Cofaidh Mhodúlach

by Yaoyun Hu and Yunsong Liu

Client: Daodun

Duais Iarainn A' Design Award Winner in Uidheam Cidsin Category

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The Design

About Gemini Poit Cofaidh Mhodúlach

'S e poit cofaidh mhodúlach a th' ann an Gemini a tha a' cothlamadh brachadh làimhe agus brachadh poit moka ann an aon inneal. Tha pàirt bleith air a fhilleadh a-steach don bhodhaig, agus mar sin tha feum air nas lugha de dh'innealan fa leth agus thathar a' cleachdadh nas lugha de rùm. Thèid mìneachd a' phùdair chofaidh atharrachadh le bhith a' tionndadh a' mhullaich. Le bhith a' brùthadh sìos a' phàirt bleith, thèid an t-slighe a-mach airson a' phùdair a dhùnadh agus tòisichidh am modh brachaidh moka. Nuair a thèid pàipear sìolachaidh a chur am broinn a' phàirt bleith, tha brachadh làimhe comasach. Tha a' mhòr-chuid de na pàirtean air an dèanamh de phlastaig ath-chuairteachail, agus tha cuid de na pàirtean air an dèanamh de mheatailt.

The Recognition

About the Duais Iarainn A' Design Award

Tha Gemini Poit Cofaidh Mhodúlach air Duais Iarainn A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean math a choinnicheas ris na riatanasan proifeiseanta is gnìomhachais a thathar a' sùileachadh bho chruthachaidhean a chaidh an dealbhadh gu math. Tha buannaichean Iarainn a' nochdadh sgil mhòr, speisealachadh àrd, tuigse eòlaiche agus comas cruthachail an luchd-cruthachaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Gemini Poit Cofaidh Mhodúlach na chruthachadh air a bheil mòran meas, ion-mholta agus gràdhach a tha practaigeach agus ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Iarainn A' Design Award a' cur nan cleachdaidhean as fheàrr sa ghnìomhachas còmhla agus tha feartan teignigeach comasach aige ceangailte ri eòlas-dèanamh agus tàlant. Tha meas air Gemini Poit Cofaidh Mhodúlach airson a dhùrachd agus chaidh a dhealbhadh gus leasachaidhean càileachd beatha a thoirt seachad a chuidicheas le bhith a' dèanamh an t-saoghail na àite nas fheàrr.

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
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Optional Image #3: Designer Yunsong Liu
Optional Image #4: Designer Yunsong Liu