Gm11a Umatshini Wekofu by Nicola Zanetti and Federico Bosque

Gm11a Umatshini Wekofu by Nicola Zanetti and Federico Bosque is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Ibhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award in Uyilo lweZixhobo zaseKhaya Competition Category.

IntsimbiIsixhobo saseKhaya· 2023

Gm11a Umatshini Wekofu

by Nicola Zanetti and Federico Bosque

Client: Segnoinverso

Ibhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award Winner in Isixhobo saseKhaya Category

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The Design

About Gm11a Umatshini Wekofu

I-GM11A ngumatshini wekofu osetyenziswa ngekhapsuli ezahlukeneyo, ohambelana nekofu etyibilikisiweyo ngokunjalo. Wenzelwe ikakhulu iiofisi ezincinci kunye nezikhitshi, unemiphompo emibini yekofu kunye nombhobho womphunga wokuvubela ubisi. I-GM11A inembonakalo yamazwe ngamazwe kodwa isabonakala ngokucacileyo ukuba yenziwe ngokwase-Italiya ngokwenziwa nokugqitywa. Imilo yejiometri elula ihambelana neenkcukacha ezityhila umphefumlo wase-Italiya. I-interface yokucofa inika imvakalelo yokugqibela yetekhnoloji yanamhlanje kwimveliso yemveli.

The Recognition

About the Ibhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award

Gm11a Umatshini Wekofu ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo okunikwa imiyilo elungileyo eyanelisa iimfuno zobungcali neemveliso ezilindelekileyo kwimveliso ezicwangciswe kakuhle. Abaphumeleleyo beNtsimbi babonisa ubuchule obukhulu, ubuchule obuphezulu, ukuqonda kwengcali namandla okuyila abayili babo. Gm11a Umatshini Wekofu iyathenjwa ukuba ibe yimveliso exatyiswa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo esebenzayo neyinto entsha. Lo myilo uphumeleleyo weIbhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award udibanisa iindlela ezilungileyo kakhulu zemboleko kwaye unezimpawu zobuchwephesha ezifanelekileyo ezidityaniswe nolwazi netalente. Gm11a Umatshini Wekofu iyahlonelwa ngenxa yenkcukacha yayo kwaye yacwangciselwa ukunika uphuculo lomgangatho wobomi olunceda ukwenza ihlabathi libe yindawo engcono.

Behind the Design

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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