Moka Max Periuk Espresso Mudah Alih by Somya Chowdhary is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Besi in Reka Bentuk Peralatan Luar dan Peralatan Perkhemahan Competition Category.
BesiPeralatan Perkhemahan· 2026
Moka Max Periuk Espresso Mudah Alih
Client: Somya Chowdhary
A' Design Award Besi Winner in Peralatan Perkhemahan Category
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About Moka Max Periuk Espresso Mudah Alih
Moka Max ialah periuk espresso mudah alih yang direka untuk kegunaan luar. Casisnya dimesin secara CNC daripada keluli tahan karat gred makanan 304, dan bahagian luarnya yang beralur dilarik dengan mesin larik serta disudahi dengan salutan PVD kalis calar. Sistem tiga ruang yang saling mengunci boleh dicantumkan dengan mudah, jadi tiada bahagian yang tertinggal di lapangan. Titik sentuhan berfungsi disalut dengan acuan TPU untuk cengkaman yang selamat dalam iklim melampau. Pod terbiodegradasi menyimpan kopi dan memudahkan pembersihan. Tali bersepadu mengukuhkan periuk semasa pengangkutan. Periuk ini berukuran 75 kali 75 kali 185 milimeter.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Besi
Moka Max Periuk Espresso Mudah Alih ialah pemenang A' Design Award Besi, pengiktirafan yang berprestij yang dianugerahkan kepada reka bentuk yang baik yang memenuhi keperluan profesional dan industri yang dijangka daripada ciptaan yang direka dengan baik. Pemenang Besi menunjukkan kemahiran yang besar, kepakaran yang tinggi, kefahaman pakar dan keupayaan kreatif penciptanya. Moka Max Periuk Espresso Mudah Alih diharapkan menjadi ciptaan yang sangat dihargai, dikagumi dan disayangi yang praktikal dan inovatif. Reka bentuk pemenang A' Design Award Besi ini menyepadukan amalan terbaik industri dan mempunyai ciri teknikal yang kompeten yang dikaitkan dengan kepakaran dan bakat. Moka Max Periuk Espresso Mudah Alih dihormati kerana ketelitiannya dan direka untuk memberikan peningkatan kualiti hidup yang membantu menjadikan dunia tempat yang lebih baik.
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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