Moka Max Портатив эспрессо савыты by Somya Chowdhary

Moka Max Портатив эспрессо савыты by Somya Chowdhary is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Тимер бүләге in Ачык Һава Җиһазлары һәм Туризм Оборудованиесе Дизайны Competition Category.

ТимерТуризм Җиһазы· 2026

Moka Max Портатив эспрессо савыты

by Somya Chowdhary

Client: Somya Chowdhary

A' Design Award Тимер бүләге Winner in Туризм Җиһазы Category

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The Design

About Moka Max Портатив эспрессо савыты

Moka Max — ачык һавада куллану өчен эшләнгән портатив эспрессо савыты. Корпусы 304 маркалы азык-төлек сыйфатлы тутыкмас корычтан CNC станогында эшкәртелгән, ә кабыргалы тышкы өслеге токарь станогында эшкәртелеп, сызылуга каршы торучан PVD каплау белән тәмамланган. Өч бүлекле үзара тоташу системасы бер-берсенә эләктерелә, шуңа күрә бер деталь дә кырда онытылып калмый. Функциональ тоту урыннары экстремаль климат шартларында ышанычлы тотып тору өчен TPU белән өстәмә капланган. Биологик таркалучан капсулалар каһвәне саклый һәм чистартуны гадиләштерә. Кертелгән бау савытны ташу вакытында ныгытып тота. Савытның үлчәмнәре — 75 x 75 x 185 миллиметр.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Тимер бүләге

Moka Max Портатив эспрессо савыты – A' Design Award Тимер бүләге җиңүчесе, бу яхшы эшләнгән иҗат җимешләреннән көтелгән профессиональ һәм сәнәгать таләпләренә җавап бирә торган яхшы дизайннарга бирелә торган абруйлы танып белү. Тимер җиңүчеләре үз авторларының зур осталыгын, югары махсуслашуын, белгечләрчә аңлавын һәм иҗади сәләтен күрсәтә. Moka Max Портатив эспрессо савыты югары бәяләнгән, соклана торган һәм яратыла торган, практик һәм яңа иҗат җимеше булыр дип көтелә. A' Design Award Тимер бүләге җиңүче бу дизайн тармакның иң яхшы практикасын берләштерә һәм белем һәм талант белән бәйләнгән компетентлы техник үзлекләргә ия. Moka Max Портатив эспрессо савыты җентеклелеге өчен хөрмәтләнә һәм дөньяны яхшырак урынга әйләндерергә булышучы тормыш сыйфатын яхшырту өчен эшләнгән.

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