Moka Max Dheri Espresso oo La Qaadan Karo by Somya Chowdhary

Moka Max Dheri Espresso oo La Qaadan Karo by Somya Chowdhary is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award in Naqshadeynta Qalabka Kaambiinka iyo Qalabka Bannaanka Competition Category.

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Moka Max Dheri Espresso oo La Qaadan Karo

by Somya Chowdhary

Client: Somya Chowdhary

Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award Winner in Qalabka Kaambiinka Category

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The Design

About Moka Max Dheri Espresso oo La Qaadan Karo

Moka Max waa dheri espresso oo la qaadan karo oo loogu talagalay isticmaalka bannaanka. Qaabka jirka waxaa lagu gooyay mashiinka CNC isagoo laga sameeyay bir aan daxal lahayn oo cuntada u habboon nooca 304, dushiisa jeexjeexanna waxaa lagu shubay mashiinka wareega waxaana lagu dhammaystiray dahaar PVD ah oo u adkaysta xagashada. Nidaam saddex qol ah oo isku xidhma ayaa si fudud isugu dhega, sidaas darteed qayb kama harto goobta bannaanka. Meelaha taabashada ee shaqada leh waxaa lagu daboolay TPU si ay u siiyaan qabasho sugan cimilooyinka aadka u daran. Boodhado bacrimin kara ayaa haya kafeega oo nadiifintana fududeeya. Xadhig ku dhex jira ayaa dheriga sugaya inta lagu jiro qaadista. Dheriga cabbirkiisu waa 75 kor 75 kor 185 milimitir.

The Recognition

About the Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award

Moka Max Dheri Espresso oo La Qaadan Karo waa guuleystaha Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award, aqoonsi sharaf leh oo la siiyo naqshado wanaagsan oo buuxiya shuruudaha xirfadeed iyo kuwa warshadeed ee laga filayo hal-abuurro si wanaagsan loo naqshadeeyay. Guuleystayaasha Birta waxay muujiyaan xirfad weyn, takhasus sare, fahan khabiir iyo awood hal-abuur oo abuurayaashooda. Moka Max Dheri Espresso oo La Qaadan Karo waa hal-abuur la filayo inuu noqdo mid aad loo tixgeliyo, la ixtiraamo oo la jecel yahay, wax ku ool ah oo cusub. Naqshadahan ku guuleystay Abaalmarinta Birta ah ee A' Design Award wuxuu isku daraa hab-dhaqannada ugu wanaagsan warshadda wuxuuna leeyahay sifooyin farsamo oo karti leh oo ku xiran aqoon iyo hibo. Dhammaystirkeeda awgeed, Moka Max Dheri Espresso oo La Qaadan Karo waa mudan ixtiraam, waxaana loo naqshadeeyay inay keento hagaajin nololeed oo ka caawisa in adduunka laga dhigo meel ka wanaagsan.

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