Gemini Modulaire Koffiepot by Yaoyun Hu and Yunsong Liu

Gemini Modulaire Koffiepot by Yaoyun Hu and Yunsong Liu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award in IJzer in Bakgerei, Serviesgoed, Drinkgerei en Kookgerei Ontwerp Competition Category.

IJzerKeukengerei· 2026

Gemini Modulaire Koffiepot

by Yaoyun Hu and Yunsong Liu

Client: Daodun

A' Design Award in IJzer Winner in Keukengerei Category

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The Design

About Gemini Modulaire Koffiepot

Gemini is een modulaire koffiepot die handmatig opgieten en moka-zetten combineert in één apparaat. Een maalcomponent is geïntegreerd in de behuizing, waardoor er minder losse gereedschappen nodig zijn en er minder ruimte wordt gebruikt. De fijnheid van de gemalen koffie wordt aangepast door aan het deksel te draaien. Door de maalcomponent naar beneden te drukken, wordt de poederuitlaat gesloten en start de moka-zetmodus. Wanneer filterpapier in de maalcomponent wordt geplaatst, is handmatig opgieten mogelijk. De meeste onderdelen zijn gemaakt van recyclebaar plastic en sommige onderdelen zijn gemaakt van metaal.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in IJzer

Gemini Modulaire Koffiepot is winnaar van de A' Design Award in IJzer, een prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan goede ontwerpen die voldoen aan de professionele en industriële eisen die worden verwacht van goed ontworpen creaties. Winnaars in IJzer tonen grote vaardigheid, hoge specialisatie, deskundig inzicht en het creatieve vermogen van hun makers. Gemini Modulaire Koffiepot wordt verwacht een hooggewaardeerde, bewonderde en gekoesterde creatie te zijn die praktisch en innovatief is. Dit ontwerp dat de A' Design Award in IJzer heeft gewonnen, integreert de beste praktijken uit de sector en heeft bekwame technische kenmerken die verbonden zijn met knowhow en talent. Gemini Modulaire Koffiepot wordt gerespecteerd om zijn grondigheid en is ontworpen om verbeteringen van de levenskwaliteit te bieden die helpen de wereld een betere plek te maken.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Gemini is a design that integrates hand-brewed coffee and a mocha pot. Users can choose different ways to make coffee according to their personal preferences. In addition, it incorporates a grinding component, allowing users to adjust the coarseness of the coffee grounds.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width100mm×Depth100mm×Height 200mm
Tags: Quick replacement, modularization, coffee brewing
Production Technology: Most coffee brewers are made of recyclable plastic, and some are made of metal. Barbecue grills are made of degradable mycelium, and grills are made of metal.
Design Challenge: Gemini's biggest challenge lies in how to combine hand-brewed coffee and steamed coffee, achieving a quick transition while still maintaining the experience. In addition, we studied the steam structure and grinding components of Mocha to integrate grinding with hand brewing and steaming coffee, reducing the need for tools. The design of the shape is also a major challenge. It is necessary to ensure the overall integrity after assembly and also take into account the aesthetic appeal of each individual unit after disassembly and assembly.
Research: We conducted a step-by-step experience and analysis of the production methods of hand-brewed and steamed coffee, and found that the current production methods are rather complicated, with a large number of tools and taking up a lot of space. In addition, we disassembled the principles of the mocha pot and grinding tools, proposed three combined methods and realized the principles through 3D printing, and conducted steaming experiments for the improved methods.
Inspiration: Gemini's inspiration comes from the experience of making coffee. There are many tools for making coffee, which take up a lot of space. Therefore, we want to design a coffee pot that combines a grinding component, retaining the experience of both hand-brewed coffee and mocha Pots, allowing users to choose different brewing methods according to their own preferences.
Project Duration: The project was launched in Beijing in May 2025 and completed in Beijing in December 2025.
Operation Flow: The user can adjust the grinding fineness by rotating the lid, press down the grinding component to block the powder drop port, and enter the brewing mode. When the filter paper is combined with the grinding component, users can make coffee by hand brewing, completing the switch between hand-brewed and steamed coffee.
Team Members: Designer: Yaoyun Hu
Designer: Yunsong Liu
Image Credits: Image #1: Designer Yaoyun Hu
Optional Image #1: Designer Yaoyun Hu
Optional Image #2: Designer Yaoyun Hu
Optional Image #3: Designer Yunsong Liu
Optional Image #4: Designer Yunsong Liu