Moka Max Ferðanleg espressókanna by Somya Chowdhary is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award í járni in Hönnun tjaldgagna og útivistarbúnaðar Competition Category.
JárnTjaldgögn· 2026
Moka Max Ferðanleg espressókanna
Client: Somya Chowdhary
A' Design Award í járni Winner in Tjaldgögn Category
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About Moka Max Ferðanleg espressókanna
Moka Max er ferðanleg espressókanna hönnuð til notkunar utandyra. Grindin er CNC-fræst úr 304 matvælahæfu ryðfríu stáli og rifflaða ytra byrðið er rennt í rennibekk og fullunnið með rispuþolinni PVD-húð. Þriggja hólfa samlæsingarkerfi smellur saman þannig að enginn hluti verður eftir úti í náttúrunni. Snertifletir eru yfirmótaðir með TPU til að tryggja öruggt grip í erfiðum veðuraðstæðum. Lífbrjótanlegir hylkjapúðar halda utan um kaffið og gera þrif einföld. Innbyggt reipi festir könnuna á meðan á flutningi stendur. Kannan mælist 75 sinnum 75 sinnum 185 millimetrar.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award í járni
Moka Max Ferðanleg espressókanna vann A' Design Award í járni, virta viðurkenningu sem veitt er góðum hönnunarverkum sem uppfylla þær faglegu og iðnaðarlegu kröfur sem gerðar eru til vel hannaðra sköpunarverka. Sigurvegarar í járni sýna mikla færni, mikla sérhæfingu, sérfræðiskilning og skapandi getu höfunda sinna. Þess er vænst að Moka Max Ferðanleg espressókanna sé mjög metið, dáð og elskað sköpunarverk sem er hagnýtt og nýstárlegt. Þetta hönnunarverk sem vann A' Design Award í járni sameinar bestu starfsvenjur greinarinnar og hefur hæfa tæknilega eiginleika tengda þekkingu og hæfileikum. Moka Max Ferðanleg espressókanna er virt fyrir nákvæmni sína og er hannað til að veita lífsgæðabætur sem hjálpa til við að gera heiminn að betri stað.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- MokaMax Standardizes the coffee experience in non standard environments. The coffee ritual shouldnt end where the pavement does, it bridges the gap between kitchen and cliff side with a CNC machined, stainless steel body. Its ridged form provides high tactility grip, while a modular three compartment interlocking system ensures rugged portability. Secured by an adventure rope and utilizing decomposable pods, it delivers a professional, sustainable brew at any elevation.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Width 75mm x Depth 75mm x Height 185mm
- Tags
- Coffee On The Go, Portable Coffee Maker, Sustainable Coffee in the Wild, Minimal Moka Pot, Portable Brewing, Modular System, Backpacking Essentials, Minimalist Design, Eco-Friendly, Minimalistic Rugged, Rugged Aesthetic, Tactile Surface, Portable Espresso Maker, Coffee Companion
- Production Technology
- The MokaMax utilizes a hybrid manufacturing approach: the primary chassis is CNC-machined from 304 food-grade stainless steel for high thermal mass and durability. Internal mechanical interfaces are precision injection-molded using heat-stabilized, BPA-free polymers. Functional touchpoints feature TPU overmolding for enhanced ergonomics in extreme climates. The unique ridged exterior is achieved through lathe-turning, finished with a scratch-resistant PVD coating for a rugged, Minimalist aesthetic.
- Design Challenge
- The hardest part was coming up with a form that felt rugged enough to be taking on usual camping trip and hikes, while being minimal and aesthetic to be used inside a library without raising any eyebrows.
- Research
- MokaMax began by researching the gap between domestic coffee rituals and the wilderness. User interviews revealed a need for a mess free, sustainable brewer that wouldn't lose parts in the field. Using a modular, interlocking system, the final design ensures easy cleaning and rugged portability. Featuring an integrated hiker's rope and biodegradable pods, MokaMax combines a minimalist aesthetic with high utility performance for both the campsite and the classroom.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by the Moka pot's iconic hourglass geometry, MokaMax translates the domestic coffee ritual into the wilderness. Research involved a competitive analysis of market leaders to design a rugged, modular extension for the portable brewing ecosystem. The project prioritizes durability through a unique interlocking architecture for ease of assembly. Motivated by sustainability and user centric ergonomics, the design integrates decomposable pods to ensure a low impact high utility experience.
- Project Duration
- The Project was started in September 2024 in Washington, DC and ended in April, 2025 in Boston.
- Operation Flow
- MokaMax reimagines the brewing process as a series of intuitive, tactile "clicks." Inspired by the simplicity of interlocking blocks, the three-part chassis snaps together to ensure no component is ever left behind. The interaction is a seamless transformation from a compact, rugged tool into a high-performance brewer. By housing a biodegradable pod within its ridged, easy-clean stainless steel shell, MokaMax delivers a sophisticated, zero-trace ritual for the modern explorer.
- Patents
- Copyrights belong to Somya Chowdhary, 2026
- Team Members
- Somya Chowdhary
- Image Credits
- Image #1 - Somya Chowdhary, Optional Image #1 - Somya Chowdhary, Optional Image #2 - Somya Chowdhary, Optional Image #3 - Somya Chowdhary, Optional Image #3 - Somya Chowdhary, Optional Image #4 - Somya Chowdhary, Optional Image #5 - Somya Chowdhary
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