308a コーヒーマシン by Nicola Zanetti and Federico Bosque

308a コーヒーマシン by Nicola Zanetti and Federico Bosque is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 鉄賞 in 家庭用電化製品デザイン Competition Category.

鉄家庭用電化製品· 2026

308a コーヒーマシン

by Nicola Zanetti and Federico Bosque

Client: Segnoinverso

A' Design Award 鉄賞 Winner in 家庭用電化製品 Category

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The Design

About 308a コーヒーマシン

308aは、家庭およびオフィスでの使用を想定して設計されたマルチカプセル対応のコーヒーマシンです。カプセル、ポッド、挽いたコーヒーのいずれにも対応し、エスプレッソ、ロングコーヒー、紅茶、ミルクベースのドリンクを抽出できます。加圧ポンプと高速加熱により、安定した抽出とクレマを実現します。温度と抽出量は好みに応じて調整可能です。本体は射出成形のABS樹脂製で、連続した面と滑らかな移り変わりによって視覚的な煩雑さを抑えています。カプセルを挿入し、上部のハンドルを閉じ、タッチインターフェースでドリンクを選択するだけで操作が完了します。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 鉄賞

308a コーヒーマシンは、よく設計された創造物に期待される専門的・産業的要件を満たす優れたデザインに授与される、権威ある評価である A' Design Award 鉄賞の受賞作品です。鉄賞の受賞作品は、制作者の高い技量、高度な専門性、専門家としての理解、創造的な能力を示しています。308a コーヒーマシンは、高く評価され、称賛され、愛される、実用的で革新的な創造物であることが期待されます。この A' Design Award 鉄賞を受賞したデザインは、業界のベストプラクティスを統合し、ノウハウと才能に結びついた有能な技術的特性を備えています。308a コーヒーマシンは、その徹底ぶりで尊敬され、世界をより良い場所にするための生活の質の向上をもたらすよう設計されています。

Behind the Design

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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