Espresso Ceremony Ohun Elo Kofi by Lea Shanati

Espresso Ceremony Ohun Elo Kofi by Lea Shanati is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award in Àpẹẹrẹ Ohun-èlò Ìdáná, Ohun-èlò Oúnjẹ, Ohun Mímu àti Ohun Ìṣe Oúnjẹ Competition Category.

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Espresso Ceremony Ohun Elo Kofi

by Lea Shanati

Client: Lea Shanati

Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award Winner in Ohun-èlò Ìdáná Category

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The Design

About Espresso Ceremony Ohun Elo Kofi

Ayeye Espresso jẹ́ ohun èlò ìsìn kọfí tí a ṣe fún ilé àti fún àwọn kafe. Ohun èlò náà ní àpótí (tray) tí ó ní àwọn ihò pàtàkì fún ago espresso kan, ìkòkò wàrà kan, gíláàsì omi kan, àwokòtò ṣúgà kan àti síbí kan. A ṣe àpótí náà pẹ̀lú pilẹ́ksígílásì (plexiglass), ago náà, ìkòkò náà àti àwokòtò ṣúgà náà ni a ṣe pẹ̀lú pọ́sìlínì (porcelain), gíláàsì omi náà sì jẹ́ kírísítàlì. Àwọ̀ àti àpẹẹrẹ máa ń ṣàn kọjá àpótí náà àti pọ́sìlínì náà ní onírúurú ìwọ̀nba àwọ̀ tí ó farawé ìtànná róòsì tí ń tanná. Gíga àpótí náà tí ó jẹ́ mílímítà mẹ́ẹ̀ẹ́dọgbọ̀n (25mm) àti etí kóńfẹ́ẹ̀kìsì rẹ̀ jẹ́ kí àwọn ìka ọwọ́ lè wọ inú rẹ̀ láti rí ìdìmú tí ó dájú.

The Recognition

About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award

Espresso Ceremony Ohun Elo Kofi jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ olókìkí tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe tó dára tí wọ́n pàdé àwọn ohun tí iṣẹ́ àti ilé-iṣẹ́ nílò tí a retí láti ọ̀dọ̀ àwọn ẹ̀dá tí a ṣàwòṣe dáradára. Àwọn olùborí Irin ń fi ìjáfáfá ńlá, ìmọ̀ pàtó gíga, òye ògbóǹtarìgì àti agbára ìṣẹ̀dá àwọn olùṣẹ̀dá wọn hàn. A retí pé Espresso Ceremony Ohun Elo Kofi yóò jẹ́ ẹ̀dá tí a kà sí gidigidi, tí a gbóríyìn fún tí a sì nífẹ̀ẹ́, tó wúlò tó sì ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Irin A' Design Award yìí ń kó àwọn ọ̀nà tó dára jùlọ ilé-iṣẹ́ jọ, ó sì ní àwọn ànímọ́ ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ tó péye tí a so mọ́ ìmọ̀ ṣíṣe àti ẹ̀bùn. A bọ̀wọ̀ fún Espresso Ceremony Ohun Elo Kofi nítorí ìfọ̀kànbalẹ̀ rẹ̀, a sì ṣàwòṣe rẹ̀ láti pèsè ìmúdára ìgbésí ayé tó ń ran ayé lọ́wọ́ láti di ibi tó dára jù.

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