Gm11a Machina Coffeae by Nicola Zanetti and Federico Bosque

Gm11a Machina Coffeae by Nicola Zanetti and Federico Bosque is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Praemium A' Design Award Ferreum in Instrumentum Domesticum Competition Category.

FerrumInstrumentum Domesticum· 2023

Gm11a Machina Coffeae

by Nicola Zanetti and Federico Bosque

Client: Segnoinverso

Praemium A' Design Award Ferreum Winner in Instrumentum Domesticum Category

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The Design

About Gm11a Machina Coffeae

GM11A est machina coffeae plurium capsularum, etiam cum coffea trita compatibilis. Praecipue officiis parvis et culinis destinata, duo rostra pro coffea et tubum vaporis ad lac spumandum habet. GM11A aspectum internationalem habet sed adhuc manifeste Italica in executione et perfectione manet. Volumina geometrica et simplicia cum particulis quae animam Italicam revelant conveniunt. Interfacies tactilis sensum finalem technologiae modernae in producto traditionali praebet.

The Recognition

About the Praemium A' Design Award Ferreum

Gm11a Machina Coffeae victor est Praemii A' Design Award Ferreum, honoris amplissimi formis bonis dati, quae postulatis professionalibus et industrialibus ab creationibus bene formatis exspectatis satisfaciunt. Victores Ferrei magnam peritiam, altam specializationem, intellectum periti et facultatem creandi auctorum suorum ostendunt. Exspectatur Gm11a Machina Coffeae creationem multum aestimatam, admiratam et carissimam, practicam et novam fore. Haec forma Ferreo victa optimas industriae consuetudines integrat et proprietates technicas idoneas, cum scientia et talento coniunctas, habet. Gm11a Machina Coffeae ob diligentiam suam honoratur et ad vitae qualitatem emendandam formatum est, ut mundum meliorem reddere iuvet.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: GM 11A is a multicapsule coffee machine, compatible with ground coffee as well. It has adaptors for almost all most diffused cpasules, paper pod and ground coffee. GM 11A is a small machine for espresso, mainly intended for small offices and kitchens. It has a double spout for coffee and a steam pipe for milk frothing, controlled by a knob on the side of the machine. International look but it is still recognizably Italian in execution and finish. In some north markets will look familiar for the geometric and simple volumes but the details reveal an italian soul. The touch interface gives a final feeling of modern technology on a traditional product.
Dimensions & Packaging: the machine dimension are 298*116*285mm, the power is 1400w, the water tank is 1L, the pump is italian 19 bar.
Tags: coffee, espresso, machine, ground coffee, capsule
Production Technology: Plastic parts are in ABS, the filter holder is in stainless steel, water tank is Lexan.
Design Challenge: matching the geometric and clean lines of an international style with the decoration and tradition of the italian design and espresso was teh main challenge.
Research: Benchmark analisys, target market identification, design style and design values guidelines, sketch phase, 3D and rendering phase, mock up and prototype analisys and modification, final 3D and rendering.
Inspiration: Inspired by professional coffee machines that are used in the bar, GM 11A brings the mood of a professional and traditional made espresso at home. Steel polished and steel brushed parts are highlited to bring that professional feeling to the user. Modern cuts and textured side panels gives a unique contrast.
Project Duration: The project was developed in Italy and Argentina for a Chinese client. The overall time needed from idea to production was 7 months.
Operation Flow: Simply put the desidered capsule or pod in the matching adaptor on the filter holder, then close the filter holder on the machine with easy and forceless movement , thanks to the long lever. press the desidered touch button and enjoy the aroma coffee experience.
Team Members: Nicola Zanetti
Federico gonzales Bosque