Vintage Sips - Coffee Set Design | Process
A cohesive coffee set focused on form language, proportion, and material expression through CAD and rendering.
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Design Opportunity
Research & design a cohesive coffee set that includes 3 pieces.
User / Context
Target Audience 18-60yo
At-home coffee system
Nostalgic yet modern
Aesthetic (functional decor)
Nesting capabilities (cabinet storage)
Intuitive
Concept exploration
Mood Board
Early inspiration that incorporates nostalgia, function & beauty.
Form Research
Gaining an understanding of classic forms & concepts found in coffee-related products.
Early Ideation
Exploring playful, retro-futuristic forms & possible pieces
Decision Making
Clarified Concept Drawing
Whittled down ideation to a sketch showing 4 parts, electric kettle, a travel mug, a milk frothing cup, and a measuring spoon.
Swooping, half-moon forms are consistent throughout each piece, and give a modern design a touch of nostalgia - inspired by mid-century coffee products.
CAD Development
Building 3 pieces in SolidWorks with attention to detail and real-life functionality.
Final Outcome
Final Design & Render
The result is a sleek & retro-futuristic 3 part coffee set. The swooping forms are not only beautiful, but functional, utilized as grip and insulation to keep the user safe. Accents inform the user how to hold each piece, making for a highly intuitive concept.
Project Reflection
What I Learned
How to build complex forms in SolidWorks
How to utilize Blender to accurately communicate a design concept
The importance of gaining an understanding of the user before ideation & development
Project Constraints
3 week time frame alongside other projects
Solo project - no team to collaborate with
If I had more time, I would…
Build a stronger user/context foundation before ideation - make sure my design is solving an existing problem
gathered feedback throughout the ideation process
explored a wider range of concepts
Continue to refine the details in my CAD models