Gemini Modularni aparat za kafu by Yaoyun Hu and Yunsong Liu

Gemini Modularni aparat za kafu by Yaoyun Hu and Yunsong Liu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Гвоздена награда A' Design Award in Посуђе за печење, столно посуђе, чаше и посуђе за кување Competition Category.

ГвозденаКухињско посуђе· 2026

Gemini Modularni aparat za kafu

by Yaoyun Hu and Yunsong Liu

Client: Daodun

Гвоздена награда A' Design Award Winner in Кухињско посуђе Category

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The Design

About Gemini Modularni aparat za kafu

Gemini je modularni aparat za kafu koji kombinuje ručno pripremanje kafe i pripremu u moka lončiću u jednom uređaju. Komponenta za mlevenje integrisana je u telo aparata, tako da je potrebno manje zasebnih alata i zauzima se manje prostora. Finoća mlevene kafe podešava se okretanjem poklopca. Pritiskom komponente za mlevenje nadole zatvara se otvor za mlevenu kafu i pokreće režim moka pripreme. Kada se filter papir postavi unutar komponente za mlevenje, moguće je ručno pripremanje kafe. Većina delova izrađena je od plastike koja se može reciklirati, a neki delovi su izrađeni od metala.

The Recognition

About the Гвоздена награда A' Design Award

Gemini Modularni aparat za kafu је добитник Гвоздене награде A' Design Award, престижног признања које се додељује добрим дизајнима који испуњавају професионалне и индустријске захтеве очекиване од добро осмишљених творевина. Добитници Гвоздене награде показују велико умеће, високу специјализацију, стручно разумевање и креативне способности својих твораца. Очекује се да Gemini Modularni aparat za kafu буде високо цењена, дивљена и вољена творевина која је практична и иновативна. Овај дизајн награђен Гвозденом наградом A' Design Award уграђује најбоље праксе индустрије и има компетентна техничка својства повезана са знањем и талентом. Захваљујући темељности, Gemini Modularni aparat za kafu заслужује поштовање и осмишљен је да пружи побољшања квалитета живота која помажу да свет буде бољи.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Gemini is a design that integrates hand-brewed coffee and a mocha pot. Users can choose different ways to make coffee according to their personal preferences. In addition, it incorporates a grinding component, allowing users to adjust the coarseness of the coffee grounds.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width100mm×Depth100mm×Height 200mm
Tags: Quick replacement, modularization, coffee brewing
Production Technology: Most coffee brewers are made of recyclable plastic, and some are made of metal. Barbecue grills are made of degradable mycelium, and grills are made of metal.
Design Challenge: Gemini's biggest challenge lies in how to combine hand-brewed coffee and steamed coffee, achieving a quick transition while still maintaining the experience. In addition, we studied the steam structure and grinding components of Mocha to integrate grinding with hand brewing and steaming coffee, reducing the need for tools. The design of the shape is also a major challenge. It is necessary to ensure the overall integrity after assembly and also take into account the aesthetic appeal of each individual unit after disassembly and assembly.
Research: We conducted a step-by-step experience and analysis of the production methods of hand-brewed and steamed coffee, and found that the current production methods are rather complicated, with a large number of tools and taking up a lot of space. In addition, we disassembled the principles of the mocha pot and grinding tools, proposed three combined methods and realized the principles through 3D printing, and conducted steaming experiments for the improved methods.
Inspiration: Gemini's inspiration comes from the experience of making coffee. There are many tools for making coffee, which take up a lot of space. Therefore, we want to design a coffee pot that combines a grinding component, retaining the experience of both hand-brewed coffee and mocha Pots, allowing users to choose different brewing methods according to their own preferences.
Project Duration: The project was launched in Beijing in May 2025 and completed in Beijing in December 2025.
Operation Flow: The user can adjust the grinding fineness by rotating the lid, press down the grinding component to block the powder drop port, and enter the brewing mode. When the filter paper is combined with the grinding component, users can make coffee by hand brewing, completing the switch between hand-brewed and steamed coffee.
Team Members: Designer: Yaoyun Hu
Designer: Yunsong Liu
Image Credits: Image #1: Designer Yaoyun Hu
Optional Image #1: Designer Yaoyun Hu
Optional Image #2: Designer Yaoyun Hu
Optional Image #3: Designer Yunsong Liu
Optional Image #4: Designer Yunsong Liu