Moka Max Apaykachana Espresso Wayk'una Manka by Somya Chowdhary

Moka Max Apaykachana Espresso Wayk'una Manka by Somya Chowdhary is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Fierru Premiu in Pampapi Puñuna Llamkana Kamay Competition Category.

FierruPampapi Puñuna Llamkana· 2026

Moka Max Apaykachana Espresso Wayk'una Manka

by Somya Chowdhary

Client: Somya Chowdhary

A' Design Award Fierru Premiu Winner in Pampapi Puñuna Llamkana Category

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The Design

About Moka Max Apaykachana Espresso Wayk'una Manka

Moka Max nisqaqa huk apaykachana espresso wayk'una mankam, hawa pachapi llamk'anapaq ruwasqa. Chassisninqa 304 mikhuna allin kaq stainless steel nisqamanta CNC makinawan ruwasqa, hawa qhata patansiyuqtaq lathe nisqawan muyuchispa ruwasqa, chaymanta PVD nisqa mana hasp'ikuq llimp'iwan tukusqa. Kimsa t'aqa hap'inakuq sistemam kikinmanta hap'inakun, chaymi mana ima partenpas hawa purinapi chinkakunchu. Llamk'achina hap'ina kuchukunaqa TPU nisqawan qatasqam, sinchi chiri hinaspa ruphay pachakunapi allin hap'inapaq. Ismukuq pods nisqakunam kaphiyta hap'in hinaspa pichaytapas facilllata ruwan. Huk churasqa waskham mankata apachkaptin allinta hap'in. Kay mankaqa 75, 75 hinaspa 185 milimetrokuna tupusqam.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Fierru Premiu

Moka Max Apaykachana Espresso Wayk'una Manka A' Design Award Fierru Premiu mishak kan, yupaychay, kayta ruray yachak shinallatak industriapak mañaykunata paktachik alli diseñukunaman kun. Fierru mishak kashkakunaka hatun ruray ushayta, hanak yachayta, yachak yuyayta shinallatak ruray kamachiyta rikuchinku. Moka Max Apaykachana Espresso Wayk'una Manka sinchi yupaychashka, kuyashka shinallatak kuyashka ruray, ruranapak alli shinallatak mushuk yuyaypi kanata munanku. Kay Fierru Premiu japishka diseñuka industriapak ashtawan alli ruraykunata tantachin shinallatak yachaywan shinallatak ushaywan tantashka tekniku ushayta charin. Sinchi ruraymanta Moka Max Apaykachana Espresso Wayk'una Manka yupaychashka kan shinallatak kawsayta alliyachik ruraykunata kuypak ruray kan, pachata ashtawan alli kachun ruran.

Behind the Design

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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