Moka Max Kōhua Espresso Kawe Haere by Somya Chowdhary

Moka Max Kōhua Espresso Kawe Haere by Somya Chowdhary is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Rino in Hoahoa Taputapu Puni me ngā Taputapu Waho Competition Category.

RinoTaputapu Puni· 2026

Moka Max Kōhua Espresso Kawe Haere

by Somya Chowdhary

Client: Somya Chowdhary

A' Design Award Rino Winner in Taputapu Puni Category

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The Design

About Moka Max Kōhua Espresso Kawe Haere

Ko Moka Max he kōhua espresso kawe haere i hoahoatia mō te whakamahi i waho. Kua mahia te tinana mā te mīhini CNC mai i te konumura kore-waikura 304 e pai ana mō te kai, ā, ko te papanga tītore o waho kua hurihia mā te pūrere huri, kua whakaotihia ki tētahi paninga PVD kāore e ngā e te raku. Ka piri tahi tētahi pūnaha tūhono e toru ngā wāhanga, kia kore ai tētahi wāhanga e mahue ki te koraha. Kua taupokina ngā wāhi pā mahi ki te TPU kia mau pai te kapu i ngā āhuarangi taumaha. Ka mau ngā pūmoko pirau-māori i te kawhe, ā, ka ngāwari te horoi. Ka mau tētahi taura kua whakaurua hei pupuri i te kōhua i te wā e kawea ana. Ko te rahi o te kōhua he 75 mā te 75 mā te 185 mitarau.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Rino

Ko Moka Max Kōhua Espresso Kawe Haere te toa o te A' Design Award Rino, he whakaaetanga whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa pai e whakatutuki ana i ngā hiahia ngaio me te ahumahi e tūmanakohia ana mai i ngā mahi kua hoahoatia pai. Ko ngā toa Rino e whakaatu ana i te pukenga nui, te tohungatanga teitei, te māramatanga mātanga me te kaha auaha o ō rātou kaihanga. E tūmanakohia ana ko Moka Max Kōhua Espresso Kawe Haere he mahi whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he whaihua, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Rino e whakakotahi ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa o te ahumahi, ā, he āhuatanga hangarau pūkenga tōna e hono ana ki te mōhio me te pūmanawa. E whakahonoretia ana a Moka Max Kōhua Espresso Kawe Haere mō tōna tōtika, ā, i hoahoatia hei whakapai ake i te kounga o te oranga me te āwhina i te ao kia pai ake.

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