Distributer & Tamper Combination
for: Coffee Barista's
materials: Concept Render, Steel, Walnut
year: 2021
dimensions:70cm x 70cm x 115cm [LxWxH]
Video highlighting design and mechanics of this design.
By using precision fitted design, it is able to eliminate the possibility of the fine particles of the coffee powers to get into the mechanics of the design.
This project was initiated by a simple goal: to increase productivity for local baristas. Through on-site research and interviews, their core need for consistency and speed became the central design challenge.
The solution emerged from observing their tools. While the distributor and tamper serve two distinct purposes in preparing an espresso puck, they are used in immediate sequence and share a fundamental similarity in form and function. This presented a clear opportunity for integration.
The resulting design is a single, ergonomic tool that combines both actions. Its form was not assumed but developed through direct discussion with baristas, followed by extensive prototyping and modeling. Every contour is refined to perfect the hand-feel and mechanical efficiency, transforming two separate motions into one seamless, consistent, and productive workflow.
Process/Prototyping
