Uʻamea Masini Fale · 2026
308a Masini Kofe
by Nicola Zanetti and Federico Bosque
- A' Design Award Uʻamea 2026 in Masini Fale
- CLIENT: Segnoinverso
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 4,683
- Verification code 7CB98AC424 · Verify this award
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About 308a Masini Kofe
O le 308a o se masini kofe e talia le tele o ituaiga kapoti, ua mamanuina mo le fa'aaogaina i le fale ma le ofisa. E talia e le masini kapoti, po ma kofe olo, ma saunia ai le espresso, kofe umi, lauti ma meainu e fa'avae i le susu. O se pamu mamafa ma le vevela vave e lagolagoina ai le maua tumau o le suau'u kofe ma le crema. E mafai ona fetuutuuna'i le vevela ma le aofa'i mo tofo eseese. O le tino o le masini e faia i le ABS ua fa'aliusuavai ma fa'ata'atia i luga o fa'atagata, fa'atasi ai ma foliga fa'aauau ma suiga mālū e fa'aitiitia ai le lavelave o va'aiga. E fa'aofi le kapoti, tapuni le 'au pito i luga, ona filifilia lea o le meainu e ala i le fa'aoga pa'i.
About the A' Design Award Uʻamea
O le A' Design Award Uʻamea na manumalo ai 308a 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 308a 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 308a 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.
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.
