308a 咖啡机 by Nicola Zanetti and Federico Bosque is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 铁奖 in 家用电器设计 Competition Category.
铁家用电器· 2026
308a 咖啡机
by Nicola Zanetti and Federico Bosque
Client: Segnoinverso
A' Design Award 铁奖 Winner in 家用电器 Category
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About 308a 咖啡机
308a是一款专为家庭与办公场景设计的多胶囊咖啡机。该机器可兼容胶囊、咖啡包及研磨咖啡粉，能够制作浓缩咖啡、大杯咖啡、茶饮以及各类奶咖饮品。高压泵与快速加热系统确保萃取稳定、油脂丰盈。温度与出液量均可调节，以满足不同口味偏好。机身采用注塑成型ABS材质，表面连续流畅、过渡柔和，有效降低视觉复杂度。使用时只需放入胶囊、合上顶部手柄，即可通过触控界面选择所需饮品。
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award 铁奖
308a 咖啡机是 A' Design Award 铁奖得主，这是授予满足人们对设计精良的创作所期待的专业与工业要求的优良设计的声望认可。铁奖得主展现出其创作者的高超技艺、高度专业化、专家级的理解力和创造能力。预计308a 咖啡机将成为一件备受推崇、令人钦佩且被珍爱的创作，既实用又创新。这件赢得 A' Design Award 铁奖的设计整合了行业最佳实践，并拥有与专业知识和才华相结合的称职技术特性。308a 咖啡机因其严谨而受到尊重，旨在提供有助于让世界变得更美好的生活品质改善。
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- This coffee machine stands out for its exceptional versatility, combining multiple brewing systems in one compact device. It is compatible with a wide range of capsules, ESE pods, and ground coffee, allowing users to prepare espresso, long coffee, tea, and milk-based drinks. A 19-bar pressure system and fast heating ensure rich extraction and consistent crema, while adjustable temperatures and volumes offer a highly personalized brewing experience for different tastes and beverages.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 124x317x290h 1400 W 20bar pump
- Tags
- multicapsule, capsule, pod, espresso, cappuccino, coffee, machine
- Production Technology
- ABS injection molding
- Design Challenge
- The creative challenge was to design a coffee machine that feels friendly and approachable while standing out in a crowded market of technical-looking products. The goal was to achieve a fluid, compact form with continuous surfaces that visually soften the object and reduce perceived complexity. The design avoids aggressive geometries, aiming instead for a balanced and timeless aesthetic that can naturally fit into different environments, from domestic kitchens to office spaces.
- Research
- The design research began with a detailed benchmark analysis of existing single-serve coffee machines, identifying limits in compactness, visual coherence, and user perception. Early concepts were explored through sketches to define proportions and fluidity, followed by 3D models to refine volumes around internal components. Prototyping was used to validate ergonomics and visual balance. CMF studies finalized the design, enhancing surface continuity, tactile quality, and integration in different environments.
- Inspiration
- The design is inspired by the idea of fluidity and the expressive nature of liquid in motion. Soft, continuous surfaces flow seamlessly from one volume to another, creating a sense of natural continuity and visual calm. The form avoids sharp interruptions, favoring smooth transitions that recall the movement of water and coffee extraction itself. This fluid geometry conveys lightness, precision, and harmony, transforming a compact machine into an intuitive and elegant object.
- Project Duration
- Italy, 03/2022 to 06/2022
- Operation Flow
- The machine is designed for intuitive and seamless operation. The user inserts the preferred capsule or coffee pod, using the dedicated holder, close the top handle, selects the desired beverage setting through the touch interface, and starts brewing with a single action. Visual indicators guide each step, while automatic dosing and flow control simplify the interaction, creating a smooth and effortless coffee-making experience.
- Team Members
- Nicola Zanetti and Federico Bosque
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