Moka Max Amana Espressoyê ya Portatîf by Somya Chowdhary

Moka Max Amana Espressoyê ya Portatîf by Somya Chowdhary is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Xelata A' Design Award a Hesinîn in Dîzayna Amûrên Kampê û Teçhîzata Derve Competition Category.

HesinAmûrên Kampê· 2026

Moka Max Amana Espressoyê ya Portatîf

by Somya Chowdhary

Client: Somya Chowdhary

Xelata A' Design Award a Hesinîn Winner in Amûrên Kampê Category

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The Design

About Moka Max Amana Espressoyê ya Portatîf

Moka Max amanek espressoyê ya portatîf e ku ji bo bikaranîna li derve hatiye sêwirandin. Şasî bi rêbaza CNC ji pola zengarnegir a 304 ya asta xwarinê hatiye tiraşîn, û rûyê wê yê xêzkirî bi torneyê hatiye çêkirin û bi pêçaneke PVD ya li hember xirbûnê berxwedêr hatiye temamkirin. Sîstemeke sê-beşî ya bi hev ve girêdayî bi hev re tê qefilandin, ji ber vê yekê tu perçe li zeviyê li paş namîne. Xalên destgirtinê yên fonksiyonel bi TPU hatine dorpêçkirin da ku di avhewayên dijwar de girtineke ewle peyda bikin. Kapsulên biyolojîk-hilweşbar qehweyê digirin û paqijkirinê hêsan dikin. Werîsekî yekgirtî di dema veguhastinê de amanê ewle dike. Pîvanên amanê 75 bi 75 bi 185 mîlîmetre ne.

The Recognition

About the Xelata A' Design Award a Hesinîn

Moka Max Amana Espressoyê ya Portatîf xelatgirê Xelata A' Design Award a Hesinîn e, nasîneke bi prestîj ku ji sêwiranên baş re tê dayîn, yên ku pêdiviyên pîşeyî û pîşesaziyê yên ku ji afirandinên baş hatine sêwirandin têne hêvîkirin tînin cih. Xelatgirên Hesinînê jêhatîbûna mezin, pisporiya bilind, têgihiştina pisporî û kapasîteya afirîner a afirînerên xwe nîşan didin. Tê hêvîkirin ku Moka Max Amana Espressoyê ya Portatîf afirandineke pir hatiye rêzgirtin, sitayişkirin û delal, pratîkî û nûjen be. Ev sêwirana bi Hesinînê serketî pratîkên çêtirîn ên pîşesaziyê yekgirtî dike û xwedî taybetmendiyên teknîkî yên jêhatî ye ku bi zanîn û jêhatîbûnê ve girêdayî ne. Moka Max Amana Espressoyê ya Portatîf ji ber baldariya xwe tê rêzgirtin û hatiye sêwirandin da ku kalîteya jiyanê baştir bike û alîkariya çêtirkirina dinyayê bike.

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