Lavazza Inovy Mini Kaffemaskin by Florian Seidl

Lavazza Inovy Mini Kaffemaskin by Florian Seidl is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award i Gull in Husholdningsapparatdesign Competition Category.

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Lavazza Inovy Mini Kaffemaskin

by Florian Seidl

Client: Lavazza

A' Design Award i Gull Winner in Husholdningsapparat Category

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The Design

About Lavazza Inovy Mini Kaffemaskin

Inovy Mini er en del av et nytt sortiment espressomaskiner utviklet av Lavazza spesielt for det profesjonelle segmentet. Den er den minste av disse maskinene og hovedsakelig beregnet for små kontorer og hotellrom. Designen er en evolusjon av Lavazzas formspråk i denne forretningskanalen. Den har et mer seriøst, profesjonelt fargeskjema, men er fortsatt gjenkjennelig italiensk i utførelse og finish. I noen markeder er produktet også kjent som Classy Mini, og Elogy Mini er en spesiell versjon for hjemmebruk.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award i Gull

Lavazza Inovy Mini Kaffemaskin er vinner av A' Design Award i Gull, en enormt prestisjefylt anerkjennelse som tildeles førsteklasses, praktfulle og enestående design. Gullvinnere er usedvanlig nyskapende, visjonære og glamorøst blendende skaperverk som gjenspeiler designernes geni, visdom og dyktighet. Lavazza Inovy Mini Kaffemaskin forventes å være en høyt rost, trendsettende og monumental oppfinnelse som gir enestående verdi. Dette designet, som har vunnet A' Design Award i Gull, er et spektakulært, respektert prosjekt som i høy grad gagner og flytter grensene for kunst, vitenskap, design og teknologi. Lavazza Inovy Mini Kaffemaskin skaper intense følelser av begjær, vekker lidenskap, oppmuntrer til kreativitet og fascinerer oss.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Lavazza has developed a completely new range especially for the professional segment. Inovy Mini is the smallest of those machines, mainly intended for small offices and hotel rooms. It has a single spout and a more serious, professional colour scheme but it is still recognizably Italian in execution and finish. In some markets the product is also known as Classy Mini and Elogy Mini is a special version for home use that also offers the possibility for double espresso preparation.
Dimensions & Packaging: Dimensions: 135mm / 340mm / 260mm, Weight: 3,5kg,
Power: 1250W, Voltage: 220-240, Frequency: 50-60 Hz.
Removable parts are dishwasher safe. It comes nicely boxed along with a Quick Start Guide and a more detailed instruction booklet.
Tags: Lavazza, Coffee, Espresso, Single-serve, Office, Hotel, Home
Production Technology: main shell: plastic (ABS), finishing textured/glossy
water tank: plastic (SAN)
drip grid, lever: metal
feet: silicone rubber
Design Challenge: The project was developed in a short time frame and it was important to stay true to the established form language of bigger machines in the same business channel.
Research: Development process through conceptual and formal research, 3D modelling, physical mock-ups, prototyping.
Inspiration: Modern design and ultra-small dimensions for a machine suitable for small offices and hotel rooms. The design is inspired by professional Italian coffee equipment. It is an evolution of the Lavazza form language in this segment. It is characterised by precisely formed exterior shells with embossed Lavazza logos on the sides. The simple user interface is placed prominently in a circular element at the front and main touchpoints are emphasised by metal accents.
Project Duration: The project was designed in Turin, Italy. The complete product development from initial concept to product launch took about 18 months.
Operation Flow: Inovy Mini is a capsule coffee machine. Simply lift the lever, insert the capsule on top, place your cup on the grid and make espresso. The UI has two backlit buttons for two separate selections. One for Espresso and another one for Lungo. The machine start-up time is 28 seconds. The removable drip tray allows for taller cups and the metal grid has a rather geometric, concentric pattern in line with the other products in the Lavazza office range. The easily accessible water tank in the back holds 0,7 litres and is transparent, so you will always know when it is time to refill. All removable parts are dishwasher safe.
Patents: Design patent/registered design
Team Members: Florian Seidl
Image Credits: Lavazza