Rethinking Coffee Machine “Emma”

In this project, we worked as a design agency on re-designing a coffee machine. For this we followed the process of the Lucerne Design Management Model, that includes the discover, define, develop, and deliver phase. The process included discussion over client’s demand, different research methods, problem definition and requirements, solution ideation by sketching and building prototypes, concept creation and eventually selecting an ideal concept with an agreement with the client and delivering the final design, Emma.

This project taught us on a small scale what a product creation process looks like from the first client pitch to the presentation of the final solution. We were able to comprehend the individual steps that go into this process, and that it is not always so linear and straight-forward as it might seem. Team working, planning and time management skills were the most important to ensure effective work.