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Kitchen appliances have become more sophisticated and advanced these days, but their design language has largely remained the same. While they certainly look elegant and refined, most kitchen equipment, from refrigerators to ovens, often has sharp edges, shiny metallic surfaces, and an almost cold demeanor. There are exceptions, of course, but this DNA design seems to be the most prevalent, even for smaller appliances like toasters and coffee machines. That, in turn, dictates the overall aesthetic of the kitchen, at least if the style of the appliances doesn’t clash with your existing theme. That doesn’t always have to be the case, and this capsule-based coffee machine challenges those established traditions to bring you a device that will bless you with a relaxing, relaxing atmosphere that will help you into the day.
Designer: Benjamin Hubert (LAYER Design)
Many people rely on coffee to start their day or even get through the rest of the day. Although businesses like Starbucks can be found almost everywhere, many households today would have their own coffee machine, whether using beans or capsules. Despite the popularity of these appliances, few owners notice the impact their designs have on how people see and interact with them, that is to say they see them as machines coffee machines that are elegant but clinical rather than approachable and personal are truly elegant.
Breeze, designed for South Korean coffee brand Dongsuh, attempts to change that perception by dramatically changing the appearance of a capsule coffee machine. This newer breed of coffee makers often have more stylish and less industrial designs, but still can’t get rid of that shiny metallic luster associated with kitchen appliances and tools. In contrast, Breeze implements a refreshing and softer color palette, favoring pastel versions of white, charcoal and pink to convey a more refined personality.
The shapes are also very different. While the modular blocks are admittedly more geometric, their rounded corners contribute to the overall softer aesthetics of the machine. A ridged surface wraps around the base, contrasting with the softer texture of the head. Another point of contrast is the tall water tank at the back, a transparent container that projects an image of clarity that, when taken together with the machine’s brighter colors, seems to convey a calm message.
Beyond the visuals, the design also includes a more tactile interface to operate the machine, using clearly marked LED backlit buttons at the top of the head. Made of simple shapes and with a simple way of operation, Breeze gives the coffee machine a smooth and almost comfortable identity, and is probably the kind of character you want to meet when you get your coffee first thing in the morning or in the morning. middle of the day tired.
