308a Mīkini Kope by Nicola Zanetti and Federico Bosque

308a Mīkini Kope by Nicola Zanetti and Federico Bosque is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Hao in Hoʻolālā Mīkini Hale Competition Category.

HaoMīkini Hale· 2026

308a Mīkini Kope

by Nicola Zanetti and Federico Bosque

Client: Segnoinverso

A' Design Award Hao Winner in Mīkini Hale Category

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The Design

About 308a Mīkini Kope

He mīkini kope lako ʻano nui ʻo 308a i hoʻolālā ʻia no ka hoʻohana ʻana ma ka home a me ke keʻena hana. ʻAe kēia mīkini i nā kāpela, nā pona, a me ke kope i wili ʻia, a hoʻomākaukau ʻo ia i ka espresso, ke kope lōʻihi, ke kī, a me nā mea inu i hana ʻia me ka waiū. Kākoʻo ka pauma kaomi a me ka hoʻomehana wikiwiki i ka unuhi kūpaʻa a me ka crema. Hiki ke hoʻoponopono ʻia ka mahana a me ka nui no nā ʻono like ʻole. Ua hana ʻia ke kino me ka ABS i hoʻoheheʻe ʻia me nā ʻili mau a me nā hoʻololi palupalu e hōʻemi ana i ka paʻakikī o ka nānā ʻana. Hoʻokomo ʻia ka kāpela, pani ʻia ka ʻauʻau o luna, a koho ʻia ka mea inu ma o ka ʻaoʻao hoʻopā.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Hao

Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā 308a Mīkini Kope i ka A' Design Award Hao, he ʻike hoʻohanohano i hāʻawi ʻia i nā hoʻolālā maikaʻi e hoʻokō ana i nā koi ʻoihana a ʻoihana hana i manaʻo ʻia mai nā mea hoʻokumu i hana maikaʻi ʻia. Hōʻike nā lanakila Hao i ka mākau nui, ka loea kiʻekiʻe, ka ʻike akamai a me ka hiki hana noʻeau o ka poʻe i hana iā lākou. Manaʻo ʻia ʻo ka hoʻolālā 308a Mīkini Kope he mea hoʻokumu i mahalo nui ʻia, hoʻohiwahiwa ʻia a aloha ʻia e pono a hou. ʻO kēia hoʻolālā i lanakila i ka A' Design Award Hao e hoʻohui ana i nā hana maikaʻi loa o ka ʻoihana a loaʻa nā ʻano ʻenehana mākaukau i hui pū ʻia me ka ʻike hana a me ka makakoho. Mahalo ʻia ka hoʻolālā 308a Mīkini Kope no kona nānā pono a ua hoʻolālā ʻia e hāʻawi i nā hoʻomaikaʻi ola e kōkua ai i ka hana ʻana i ka honua i wahi maikaʻi aku.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: This coffee machine stands out for its exceptional versatility, combining multiple brewing systems in one compact device. It is compatible with a wide range of capsules, ESE pods, and ground coffee, allowing users to prepare espresso, long coffee, tea, and milk-based drinks. A 19-bar pressure system and fast heating ensure rich extraction and consistent crema, while adjustable temperatures and volumes offer a highly personalized brewing experience for different tastes and beverages.
Dimensions & Packaging: 124x317x290h 1400 W 20bar pump
Tags: multicapsule, capsule, pod, espresso, cappuccino, coffee, machine
Production Technology: ABS injection molding
Design Challenge: The creative challenge was to design a coffee machine that feels friendly and approachable while standing out in a crowded market of technical-looking products. The goal was to achieve a fluid, compact form with continuous surfaces that visually soften the object and reduce perceived complexity. The design avoids aggressive geometries, aiming instead for a balanced and timeless aesthetic that can naturally fit into different environments, from domestic kitchens to office spaces.
Research: The design research began with a detailed benchmark analysis of existing single-serve coffee machines, identifying limits in compactness, visual coherence, and user perception. Early concepts were explored through sketches to define proportions and fluidity, followed by 3D models to refine volumes around internal components. Prototyping was used to validate ergonomics and visual balance. CMF studies finalized the design, enhancing surface continuity, tactile quality, and integration in different environments.
Inspiration: The design is inspired by the idea of fluidity and the expressive nature of liquid in motion. Soft, continuous surfaces flow seamlessly from one volume to another, creating a sense of natural continuity and visual calm. The form avoids sharp interruptions, favoring smooth transitions that recall the movement of water and coffee extraction itself. This fluid geometry conveys lightness, precision, and harmony, transforming a compact machine into an intuitive and elegant object.
Project Duration: Italy, 03/2022 to 06/2022
Operation Flow: The machine is designed for intuitive and seamless operation. The user inserts the preferred capsule or coffee pod, using the dedicated holder, close the top handle, selects the desired beverage setting through the touch interface, and starts brewing with a single action. Visual indicators guide each step, while automatic dosing and flow control simplify the interaction, creating a smooth and effortless coffee-making experience.
Team Members: Nicola Zanetti and Federico Bosque