Icyuma Ibikoresho by'Urugo · 2026
308a Imashini y'Ikawa
by Nicola Zanetti and Federico Bosque
- Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma 2026 in Ibikoresho by'Urugo
- CLIENT: Segnoinverso
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 4,683
- Verification code 7CB98AC424 · Verify this award
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About 308a Imashini y'Ikawa
308a ni imashini y'ikawa yakira ubwoko butandukanye bwa kapsule, yagenewe gukoreshwa mu rugo no mu biro. Iyi mashini yakira kapsule, uduseke tw'ikawa (pods) n'ikawa isekuye, kandi itegura espresso, ikawa ndende, icyayi n'ibinyobwa bishingiye ku mata. Pompe y'umuvuduko hamwe n'ubushyuhe bwihuta bifasha gukura ikawa mu buryo buhoraho no kubona crema nziza. Ubushyuhe n'ingano bishobora guhindurwa hakurikijwe uburyohe butandukanye. Umubiri wayo ukozwe muri ABS yacuzwe mu buryo bwa injection molding, ifite uburyo buhoraho ku buso n'inzibacyuho zoroshye zigabanya ubugoye mu miterere igaragara. Kapsule ishyirwamo, umukono wo hejuru ugafungwa, hanyuma ikinyobwa kigahitwamo binyuze ku rubuga rukoreshwa hakoreshejwe intoki.
About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma
308a Imashini y'Ikawa ni uwegukanye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cy'icyuma, ishimwe ry'agaciro ritangwa ku bishushanyo byiza bihuza ibyo umwuga n'inganda bikeneye ku bihangano byashushanyijwe neza. Abegukanye icyuma bagaragaza ubuhanga bukomeye, ubumenyi bwihariye, imyumvire y'inzobere n'ubushobozi bwo guhanga bw'ababikoze. 308a Imashini y'Ikawa biteganyijwe ko izaba igihangano cyubahwa, gishimwa kandi gikundwa, gifatika kandi gifite udushya. Iki gishushanyo cyegukanye icyuma gihuza uburyo bwiza bukoreshwa mu nganda kandi gifite ibiranga bya tekiniki bifite ubushobozi, bifatanye n'ubumenyi n'impano. 308a Imashini y'Ikawa yubahwa kubera gukora neza, kandi yashushanyijwe kugira ngo inoze ubuzima, ifashe gutuma isi iba nziza.
Press Kit
- 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.
