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Moka Max Зөөврийн эспрессо тогоо by Somya Chowdhary

Moka Max Зөөврийн эспрессо тогоо by Somya Chowdhary is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Төмөр шагнал in Гадаа тоног төхөөрөмж ба кэмпийн хэрэгслийн дизайн Competition Category.


ТөмөрКэмпийн хэрэгсэл· 2026

Moka Max Зөөврийн эспрессо тогоо

by Somya Chowdhary

Client: Somya Chowdhary

A' Design Award Төмөр шагнал Winner in Кэмпийн хэрэгсэл Category

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The Design

About Moka Max Зөөврийн эспрессо тогоо

Moka Max нь гадаа зориулан бүтээгдсэн зөөврийн эспрессо тогоо юм. Их бие нь 304 марктай хүнсний зэрэглэлийн зэвэрдэггүй гангаар CNC аргаар боловсруулагдсан бөгөөд хавирган гадаргууг токарийн станкаар мушгин боловсруулж, зураас даахгүй PVD бүрхүүлээр өнгөлсөн. Гурван хэсэгтэй хоорондоо холбогдох систем нь дарж бэхлэгддэг тул хээр талд нэг ч хэсэг мартагдаж үлдэхгүй. Хүрэлцэх функциональ хэсгүүдийг эрс тэс уур амьсгалд найдвартай барихад зориулж TPU материалаар давхарлан цутгасан. Биологийн задралтай хайрцаглал (под) нь кофег агуулж, цэвэрлэгээг хялбар болгоно. Суурилуулсан олс нь тээвэрлэлтийн үед тогоог бат бэх барина. Тогооны хэмжээ 75 x 75 x 185 миллиметр.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Төмөр шагнал

Moka Max Зөөврийн эспрессо тогоо нь A' Design Award Төмөр шагналын ялагч бөгөөд сайн зохиогдсон бүтээлээс хүлээгддэг мэргэжлийн болон үйлдвэрлэлийн шаардлагыг хангасан сайн загварт олгодог нэр хүндтэй хүлээн зөвшөөрөлт юм. Төмөр ялагчид бүтээгчдийнхээ агуу ур чадвар, өндөр мэргэшил, мэргэжилтний ойлголт, бүтээлч чадавхийг харуулдаг. Moka Max Зөөврийн эспрессо тогоо нь өндөр үнэлэгдсэн, биширсэн, хайрласан, практик, шинэлэг бүтээл байх болно гэж хүлээгддэг. Төмөр шагнал хүртсэн энэ загвар нь салбарын шилдэг туршлагыг нэгтгэж, мэдлэг, авьяастай холбогдсон чадварлаг техникийн шинж чанартай. Moka Max Зөөврийн эспрессо тогоо нь нухацтай байдлаараа хүндлэгддэг бөгөөд амьдралын чанарыг сайжруулж, дэлхийг илүү сайхан газар болгоход туслахаар зохиогдсон.

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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