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Espresso Ceremony קאווע סעט by Lea Shanati

Espresso Ceremony קאווע סעט by Lea Shanati is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award אין אײַזן in באַקוואַרג, טישגעשיר, טרינקגעשיר און קאָכגעשיר דיזײַן Competition Category.


אײַזןקיכגעשיר· 2024

Espresso Ceremony קאווע סעט

by Lea Shanati

Client: Lea Shanati

A' Design Award אין אײַזן Winner in קיכגעשיר Category

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The Design

About Espresso Ceremony קאווע סעט

עספרעסא צערעמאָניע איז א קאווע סערווירונג סעט דיזיינד פאר היימען און קאווע־הײזער. דער סעט אנטהאלט א טאץ מיט ספעציעלע אײנבוכטונגען פאר א עספרעסא טעפל, א מילך קאנעלע, א וואסער גלאז, א צוקער שיסעלע און א לעפעלע. די טאץ איז געמאכט פון פלעקסיגלאז, דאס טעפל, קאנעלע און צוקער שיסעלע זענען געמאכט פון פארצעלײ, און דער וואסער גלאז איז געמאכט פון קרישטאל. קאליר און מוסטער פליסן איבער די טאץ און דעם פארצעלײ אין געשיכטעטע גוונים באגײסטערט פון א בליענדיקע רויז. א טאץ הייך פון 25 מיליmeter און א קאנוועקסע קאנט לאזן צו די פינגער אריינגלײטן פון אונטן פאר א זיכערן גריפ.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award אין אײַזן

Espresso Ceremony קאווע סעט איז אַ געווינער פֿון דעם A' Design Award אין אײַזן, אַן פּרעסטיזשע אָנערקענונג וואָס ווערט געגעבן צו גוטע דיזײַנס וואָס טרעפֿן די פּראָפֿעסיאָנעלע און ינדוסטריעלע פֿאָדערונגען וואָס מען דערוואַרט פֿון גוט-דיזײַנטע באַשאַפֿונגען. אײַזן-געווינער ווײַזן גרויסע בקיאות, הויכע ספּעציאַליזאַציע, מומחה-פֿאַרשטאַנד און קרעאַטיווע פֿעיִקייט פֿון זייערע שאַפֿער. פֿון Espresso Ceremony קאווע סעט ווערט דערוואַרט אַז עס איז אַ הויך געשעצטע, באַוווּנדערטע און ליבע באַשאַפֿונג וואָס איז פּראַקטיש און אינאָוואַטיוו. דער דאָזיקער געווינענדיקער דיזײַן פֿון A' Design Award אין אײַזן פֿאַראײניקט די בעסטע פּראַקטיקן פֿון דער ענף און האָט בקיאותדיקע טעכנישע אייגנשאַפֿטן פֿאַרבונדן מיט וויסן און טאַלאַנט. Espresso Ceremony קאווע סעט ווערט געערט פֿאַר זײַן גרינטלעכקייט און איז דיזײַנט צו פּראָווידן פֿאַרבעסערונגען פֿון לעבנס-קוואַליטעט וואָס העלפֿן מאַכן די וועלט צו אַ בעסערן אָרט.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
This tray is a modification of a cup saucer. Dedicated recesses cradle a cup, a milk jug, a water glass, a sugar bowl, and a spoon, creating a holistic coffee ritual. Beyond function, it fosters connection. Colour and pattern flow seamlessly, creating a beautiful experience. Inspired by a blooming rose, the layered hues symbolise the unfolding coffee ceremony. The set isn't limited to a single design. This collection extends beyond a singular design, offering various options, as evidenced by the mint green variation presented here.
Dimensions & Packaging
Measurements
Rose tray: L 250 mm; W 200 mm; H 25 mm
Espresso cup: H 60mm; bottom D 30mm, top D 65mm
Milk Jug: H 55mm; bottom D30 mm, top D30 mm
Sugar bowl: H 40mm; bottom D30 mm, top D75 mm
Water glass: H 80mm; bottom D40 mm, top D70 mm
Materials
Tray - plexiglass
Espresso cup, milk jug, sugar bowl - porcelain
Water glass - crystal
Packaging - cardboard box designed accordingly
* Mint tray: L 355 mm; W 120 mm; H 25 mm
Tags
espresso, coffee, ceremony, tray, set, crystal, porcelain, plexiglass
Production Technology
The project aimed to design a cohesive coffee serving system. Initial hand sketches were refined into technical drawings for functionality. A 3D model facilitated the virtual exploration of design and interaction with coffee elements. Material selection was key. Wood (durability) and metal (noise) were explored. Plexiglass offered lightweight functionality and a polished aesthetic. Porcelain and crystal complemented the design for a practical and elegant coffee ceremony.
Design Challenge
Designing a coffee tray felt like a saturated market. The key wasn't reinvention but elevating the familiar. Merging ergonomics with aesthetics, the tray prioritises secure handling while maintaining a sleek, unified design. It's more than a tray; it's a seamless extension of the coffee ritual, fostering a connection between the user and daily practice. This design goes beyond function, aiming to connect you to your coffee experience.
Research
Rising coffee trends expose limitations in essential coffee trays. The study focuses on a user-centered design (n=30: cafe owners, baristas, enthusiasts): material exploration and prototype prioritized functionality, aesthetics, and experience. The final design features a dedicated compartment for espresso cups, milk jugs, water glasses, and sugar, with cohesive color and pattern across the tray and china. Users praised improved stability, visual appeal, and versatility for cafes and homes.
Inspiration
Adoring Europe's cafe culture, this project elevates daily coffee rituals. Inspired by the perfect espresso, it aims to transform a rushed routine into a mindful moment of pure indulgence. Wobbly cups and missing sugar? Not here! This design caters to the global coffee boom, offering elegance and functionality for coffee lovers and cafes alike. Imagine an organised coffee set on a sturdy tray, transforming your coffee break into a beautiful ceremony. Savour every sip, every moment.
Project Duration
The project started in November 2023 and finished in March 2024 in London, UK.
Operation Flow
Imagine an espresso ritual on a personalized canvas tray. Sparkling water preps your palate while gleaming milk & sugar invite customization. It's a handshake with your coffee. The thoughtful design lets you effortlessly lift the tray, bringing the ceremony wherever you find joy. The tray's comfortable 25mm height allows your fingers to slip beneath effortlessly, while the subtle 3mm convex edge and a 20mm line before the recessed area create a secure and natural grip. You can effortlessly lift the tray and bring your coffee ceremony to your desired location, whether it's your favorite chair or a table shared with loved ones. These seemingly minor details come together to ensure a smooth, quiet, and satisfying interaction with your coffee ritual from start to finish.
Team Members
Lea Shanati
Image Credits
Image Credits: Serhii Lozovskiy, 2024

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