308a Igwe Kọfị by Nicola Zanetti and Federico Bosque

308a Igwe Kọfị by Nicola Zanetti and Federico Bosque is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Igwe in Nhazi Ngwá Ụlọ Eji Eme Ihe Competition Category.

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308a Igwe Kọfị

by Nicola Zanetti and Federico Bosque

Client: Segnoinverso

Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Igwe Winner in Ngwá Ụlọ Eji Eme Ihe Category

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The Design

About 308a Igwe Kọfị

308a bụ igwe kọfị na-anabata ọtụtụ ụdị kapsul emebere maka iji ya n'ụlọ na n'ọfịs. Igwe a na-anabata kapsul, pọd na kọfị a kwọrọ akwọ, ma na-akwadebe espresso, kọfị ogologo, tii na ihe ọṅụṅụ ndị e ji mmiri ara ehi mee. Mgbapụta pọmpụ na okpomọkụ ọsọ ọsọ na-akwado mmịpụta kwesịrị ekwesị na crema. Enwere ike ịgbanwe okpomọkụ na oke mmiri maka ụtọ dị iche iche. E ji ABS a wụrụ awụ (injection molded) mee ahụ igwe ahụ nke nwere elu na-aga n'ihu na mgbanwe dị nro nke na-ebelata mgbagwoju anya n'anya. A na-etinye kapsul ahụ, mechie aka njide dị n'elu ma họrọ ihe ọṅụṅụ site na ihuenyo mmetụ aka.

The Recognition

About the Ihe Nrite A' Design Award nke Igwe

308a Igwe Kọfị meriri A' Design Award nke Igwe, nnabata dị ugwu e nyere design ndị dị mma nke na-emezu ihe ndị a chọrọ n'ọrụ na ụlọ ọrụ nke a na-atụ anya n'ihe e kere eke ndị e mere nke ọma. Ndị meriri na Igwe na-egosi nka buru ibu, ọkachamara dị elu, nghọta ọkachamara na ikike imepụta nke ndị kere ha. A na-atụ anya na 308a Igwe Kọfị ga-abụ ihe e kere eke a na-asọpụrụ nke ukwuu, a na-eto na a hụrụ n'anya nke bụ ihe bara uru ma dị ọhụrụ. Design a meriri A' Design Award nke Igwe na-ejikọta ụzọ kacha mma nke ụlọ ọrụ ma nwee àgwà teknụzụ kwesịrị ekwesị jikọtara na ihe ọmụma na talent. A na-asọpụrụ 308a Igwe Kọfị maka nlezianya ya ma e mere ya ka ọ nye mmeziwanye ndụ nke na-enyere aka ime ka ụwa bụrụ ebe ka mma.

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