Sensori Coffee Set
SYNOPSIS
The initial prompt for this 2nd year student project was to design and prototype a coffee or tea set meant to fit within a routine- a coffee set to be used everyday.
With this, I spun the prompt to fit the goal of creating a set of glassware meant to elevate the senses.
With this, I spun the prompt to fit the goal of creating a set of glassware meant to elevate the senses.
TYPE
Industrial Design
3D Visualization
Design Research
3D Visualization
Design Research
DATE
Fall 2022
"Your drinking vessel is critical to the coffee tasting experience. The wine and beer industry has known this for years and has been using a wide array of custom-designed vessels for that reason."
Ken Shelby
2018 US Cup Tasters Champion
2018 US Cup Tasters Champion
Coffee enthusiasts care so much about the origin, roast, and brew method, it just doesn't seem right to be pouring a beautiful brew into a plain old mug.
Design Objective
Create a set of complimentary coffee vessels backed by sensory science that amplify or soften certain flavor notes.
Evoking the Senses
For many years, the coffee industry has had to borrow from other industries like wine and spirits to explore the effect that a drinking vessel has on coffee.
Tailored for Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and other bold reds, featuring a broad bowl for ample aeration, enhancing complex flavors and aromas.
Designed for Champagne and sparkling wines, with an elongated and narrow shape to preserve effervescence and enhance the overall drinking experience.
Ideal for strong ales, stouts, and brandy, with a wide bowl and short stem to concentrate aromas and allow for swirling.
Designed for wheat beers, with a tall, slender shape to showcase the beer's hazy appearance and enhance fruity aromas.
Wine Tasting Critical Discoveries
via conversations with sommeliers at Ludlow Wines, The Oxford Companion to Wine
Taste
Exposed Liquid Surface Area
Exposed liquid surface area affects oxidization & aeration, impacting acidity in your drink.
Flow
Rim Architecture
Rim diameter affects the flow and spread of coffee on your tongue.
Aroma
Internal Shape & Headroom
Internal shape & headspace can greatly impact the aromatic focus of the beverage.
Exposed liquid surface area affects oxidization.
Rim diameter affects the flow and spread of coffee on the tongue.
Internal shape & headspace impacts the aromatic focus of the beverage.
Design Criteria
Amplify or soften flavor notes via surface area, rim diameter, & headroom.
Compliment modern coffee setups.
Integrate with existing brewing methods.
Inspired By Scientific Brewing Methods
Inspired by the scientific precision required with siphon brewing, and bronze accents at the Starbucks Reserve in New York City, this coffee set aims to infuse a sensory adventure into a beautifully crafted vessel.
Volume Validation
Cross section paper models, La Croix for scale :)
Crude 3D Print Prototypes
Sensori
A Plesure to the Senses
Double Walled Glass
The double-walled glass not only keeps your brew piping hot inside but remains refreshingly cold to the touch on the outside, allowing you to fully appreciate the nuances of your drink.
The addition of a thin lip ensures a comfortable and delightful sipping experience.
A Complimentary
Coffee Experience
The Sensori coffee set seamlessly integrates into any home or professional coffee setup, adding a touch of elegance to your brewing ritual.
Each glass includes their own solid copper coaster.
Serene
The Subtle Glass
Larger exposed liquid surface area allows for greater aeration, circulating aromas, softening acidity, and enhances sweetness.
Pairs well with: Full bodied, chocolatey, nutty, or dark roasts.
Elevate
The Bold Glass
Smaller surface area, focuses and funnels aromas and enhances acidity.
Pairs well with: Fruity, citrusy, and light roasts.
Harmony Carafe
The Subtle Glass
The double walled carafe keeps your coffee warm for hours on endompatible with V60 pour over & aero-press brewing devices
With a volume of 20oz (600ml), it is suitable for up to 6 servings of coffee.
