Moka Max 휴대용 에스프레소 포트 by Somya Chowdhary is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 철상 in 캠핑 장비 디자인 Competition Category.
철캠핑 장비· 2026
Moka Max 휴대용 에스프레소 포트
Client: Somya Chowdhary
A' Design Award 철상 Winner in 캠핑 장비 Category
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The Design
About Moka Max 휴대용 에스프레소 포트
모카 맥스(Moka Max)는 야외 활동을 위해 설계된 휴대용 에스프레소 포트입니다. 본체는 304 식품용 스테인리스 스틸을 CNC 가공하여 제작했으며, 리지 형태의 외관은 선반 가공 후 스크래치에 강한 PVD 코팅으로 마감했습니다. 세 개의 부분이 맞물리는 인터로킹 시스템으로 서로 결합되어, 야외에서 부품을 분실할 염려가 없습니다. 기능적 접촉부에는 TPU를 오버몰딩하여 극한의 기후에서도 안정적인 그립감을 제공합니다. 생분해성 파드에 커피를 담아 세척을 간편하게 했습니다. 일체형 로프는 이동 중 포트를 안전하게 고정해 줍니다. 포트의 크기는 75 x 75 x 185밀리미터입니다.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award 철상
Moka Max 휴대용 에스프레소 포트, 이 작품은 A' Design Award 철상 수상작으로, 잘 디자인된 창작물에 기대되는 전문적·산업적 요건을 충족하는 좋은 디자인에 수여되는 권위 있는 인정입니다. 철상 수상작은 창작자의 뛰어난 기술, 높은 전문성, 전문가다운 이해, 창의적 역량을 보여 줍니다. Moka Max 휴대용 에스프레소 포트, 이 작품은 높이 평가받고 감탄과 사랑을 받는 창작물로서 실용적이고 혁신적일 것으로 기대됩니다. 이 철상 수상 디자인은 업계 모범 사례를 통합하며 노하우와 재능으로 연결된 유능한 기술적 특성을 갖추고 있습니다. Moka Max 휴대용 에스프레소 포트, 이 작품은 철저함으로 존중받으며 삶의 질을 개선하여 세상을 더 나은 곳으로 만들도록 디자인되었습니다.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
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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