308a Machina Caffearia by Nicola Zanetti and Federico Bosque

308a Machina Caffearia by Nicola Zanetti and Federico Bosque is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Praemium A' Design Award Ferreum in Instrumentum Domesticum Competition Category.

FerrumInstrumentum Domesticum· 2026

308a Machina Caffearia

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 308a Machina Caffearia

308a est machina caffearia multicapsularis ad usum domesticum et officii destinata. Machina capsulas, saccellos et caffeam tritam recipit, atque espresso, caffeam longam, theam et potiones lacte confectas parat. Pumpa pressoria et calefactio celeris extractionem constantem et cremam sustinent. Temperatura et volumen ad varios gustus accommodari possunt. Corpus ex ABS iniectione formato factum est, superficiebus continuis et transitionibus mollibus quae complexitatem visualem minuunt. Capsula inseritur, manubrium superius clauditur et potio per interfaciem tactilem eligitur.

The Recognition

About the Praemium A' Design Award Ferreum

308a Machina Caffearia 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 308a Machina Caffearia 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. 308a Machina Caffearia ob diligentiam suam honoratur et ad vitae qualitatem emendandam formatum est, ut mundum meliorem reddere iuvet.

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