Gm11a Masini Kofe by Nicola Zanetti and Federico Bosque

Gm11a Masini Kofe by Nicola Zanetti and Federico Bosque is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award Uʻamea in Mamanu Masini Fale Competition Category.

UʻameaMasini Fale· 2023

Gm11a Masini Kofe

by Nicola Zanetti and Federico Bosque

Client: Segnoinverso

A' Design Award Uʻamea Winner in Masini Fale Category

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The Design

About Gm11a Masini Kofe

O le GM11A o se masini kofe e mafai ona fa'aogaina ai kapusala eseese, e fetaui fo'i ma kofe momoi. E fa'amoemoe tele mo ofisa laiti ma umukuka, e iai sona gutu lua mo kofe ma se paipa ausa mo le fa'afefete o le susu. E iai le GM11A se foliga fa'alelalolagi ae o lo'o iloa pea o Italia i le gaosiga ma le fa'auma. O vaega geometric ma faigofie e fetaui lelei ma fa'amatalaga laiti e fa'aalia ai le agaga Italia. O le pa'aga pa'i e tu'u atu ai se lagona mulimuli o tekonolosi ona po nei i luga o se oloa masani.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Uʻamea

O le A' Design Award Uʻamea na manumalo ai Gm11a Masini Kofe, o se faamaoniga mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu lelei e faataunuu ai manaʻoga faapolofesa ma pisinisi e faamoemoeina mai galuega ua mamanuina lelei. O ē manumalo i le Uʻamea e faaalia ai le tomai tele, le faapitoa maualuga, le malamalama o tagata poto ma le mafai fatufatuaʻi o ē na faia. E faamoemoeina Gm11a Masini Kofe e avea ma mea ua matuā vivii, mataʻina ma pelepelea e aogā ma fou. O lenei mamanu na manumalo i le A' Design Award Uʻamea e tuufaatasia ai faiga sili o le pisinisi ma e iai uiga faatekonolosi mafai ua fesoʻotaʻi ma le poto ma le taleni. Ona o lona faatuatuaina, e tatau ai Gm11a Masini Kofe ona faaaloalogia ma ua mamanuina e tuuina mai ai faaleleiga o le olaga e fesoasoani e faia ai e le lalolagi se nofoaga e sili atu ona lelei.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: GM 11A is a multicapsule coffee machine, compatible with ground coffee as well. It has adaptors for almost all most diffused cpasules, paper pod and ground coffee. GM 11A is a small machine for espresso, mainly intended for small offices and kitchens. It has a double spout for coffee and a steam pipe for milk frothing, controlled by a knob on the side of the machine. International look but it is still recognizably Italian in execution and finish. In some north markets will look familiar for the geometric and simple volumes but the details reveal an italian soul. The touch interface gives a final feeling of modern technology on a traditional product.
Dimensions & Packaging: the machine dimension are 298*116*285mm, the power is 1400w, the water tank is 1L, the pump is italian 19 bar.
Tags: coffee, espresso, machine, ground coffee, capsule
Production Technology: Plastic parts are in ABS, the filter holder is in stainless steel, water tank is Lexan.
Design Challenge: matching the geometric and clean lines of an international style with the decoration and tradition of the italian design and espresso was teh main challenge.
Research: Benchmark analisys, target market identification, design style and design values guidelines, sketch phase, 3D and rendering phase, mock up and prototype analisys and modification, final 3D and rendering.
Inspiration: Inspired by professional coffee machines that are used in the bar, GM 11A brings the mood of a professional and traditional made espresso at home. Steel polished and steel brushed parts are highlited to bring that professional feeling to the user. Modern cuts and textured side panels gives a unique contrast.
Project Duration: The project was developed in Italy and Argentina for a Chinese client. The overall time needed from idea to production was 7 months.
Operation Flow: Simply put the desidered capsule or pod in the matching adaptor on the filter holder, then close the filter holder on the machine with easy and forceless movement , thanks to the long lever. press the desidered touch button and enjoy the aroma coffee experience.
Team Members: Nicola Zanetti
Federico gonzales Bosque