308a Makina Opangira Khofi by Nicola Zanetti and Federico Bosque is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award in Mapangidwe a Zipangizo za M'nyumba Competition Category.
ChitsuloChipangizo cha M'nyumba· 2026
308a Makina Opangira Khofi
by Nicola Zanetti and Federico Bosque
Client: Segnoinverso
Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award Winner in Chipangizo cha M'nyumba Category
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About 308a Makina Opangira Khofi
308a ndi makina opangira khofi ogwiritsa ntchito makapisozi osiyanasiyana opangidwira kunyumba ndi kuofesi. Makinawa amalandira makapisozi, ma pod ndi khofi wosinjidwa, ndipo amakonza espresso, khofi wautali, tiyi ndi zakumwa zokhala ndi mkaka. Pampu yopanikiza ndi kutenthetsa mwachangu zimathandiza kutulutsa khofi mofanana ndi crema. Kutentha ndi kuchuluka kwa madzi zitha kusinthidwa malinga ndi zokonda zosiyanasiyana. Thupi lake lapangidwa ndi ABS youmbidwa mwa njira ya injection molding yokhala ndi malo osalekeza komanso kusintha kofewa komwe kumachepetsa zovuta zowonekera. Kapisoziyo amalowetsedwa, chogwirira chapamwamba chimatsekedwa ndipo chakumwa chimasankhidwa kudzera pa zenera lokhudza.
The Recognition
About the Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award
308a Makina Opangira Khofi ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe abwino omwe amakwaniritsa zofunika za akatswiri ndi za makampani zomwe zimayembekezeka kuchokera ku zolengedwa zopangidwa bwino. Opambana a Chitsulo amaonetsa luso lalikulu, ukatswiri wapamwamba, kumvetsetsa kwa akatswiri ndi mphamvu yolenga ya opanga awo. 308a Makina Opangira Khofi akuyembekezeka kukhala cholengedwa choyamikiridwa kwambiri, chosirira ndi chokondedwa chomwe ndi chothandiza ndi chatsopano. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award awa amaphatikiza machitidwe abwino kwambiri a makampani ndipo ali ndi makhalidwe a ukadaulo oyenerera olumikizidwa ndi chidziwitso ndi luso. 308a Makina Opangira Khofi amalemekezedwa chifukwa cha kusamala kwake ndipo anapangidwa kuti apereke kukonza kwa moyo kumene kumathandiza kusandutsa dziko kukhala malo abwino.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- This coffee machine stands out for its exceptional versatility, combining multiple brewing systems in one compact device. It is compatible with a wide range of capsules, ESE pods, and ground coffee, allowing users to prepare espresso, long coffee, tea, and milk-based drinks. A 19-bar pressure system and fast heating ensure rich extraction and consistent crema, while adjustable temperatures and volumes offer a highly personalized brewing experience for different tastes and beverages.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 124x317x290h 1400 W 20bar pump
- Tags
- multicapsule, capsule, pod, espresso, cappuccino, coffee, machine
- Production Technology
- ABS injection molding
- Design Challenge
- The creative challenge was to design a coffee machine that feels friendly and approachable while standing out in a crowded market of technical-looking products. The goal was to achieve a fluid, compact form with continuous surfaces that visually soften the object and reduce perceived complexity. The design avoids aggressive geometries, aiming instead for a balanced and timeless aesthetic that can naturally fit into different environments, from domestic kitchens to office spaces.
- Research
- The design research began with a detailed benchmark analysis of existing single-serve coffee machines, identifying limits in compactness, visual coherence, and user perception. Early concepts were explored through sketches to define proportions and fluidity, followed by 3D models to refine volumes around internal components. Prototyping was used to validate ergonomics and visual balance. CMF studies finalized the design, enhancing surface continuity, tactile quality, and integration in different environments.
- Inspiration
- The design is inspired by the idea of fluidity and the expressive nature of liquid in motion. Soft, continuous surfaces flow seamlessly from one volume to another, creating a sense of natural continuity and visual calm. The form avoids sharp interruptions, favoring smooth transitions that recall the movement of water and coffee extraction itself. This fluid geometry conveys lightness, precision, and harmony, transforming a compact machine into an intuitive and elegant object.
- Project Duration
- Italy, 03/2022 to 06/2022
- Operation Flow
- The machine is designed for intuitive and seamless operation. The user inserts the preferred capsule or coffee pod, using the dedicated holder, close the top handle, selects the desired beverage setting through the touch interface, and starts brewing with a single action. Visual indicators guide each step, while automatic dosing and flow control simplify the interaction, creating a smooth and effortless coffee-making experience.
- Team Members
- Nicola Zanetti and Federico Bosque
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