Black Moon, a practical coffee machine that blends a retro look with modernity
Introduction
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Matteo Fioravanzo studio
Initial challenge
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With Black Moon, the goal was to renew the customer’s mid-range offering with an intelligent, production-optimized machine with a recognizable style in line with Vibiemme’s image and history.
Language and style
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For Black Moon, we chose a retro style, but reinterpreted in a modern way. The soft, curved lines of the sides develop into a three-dimensional continuity that forms the interface area at the front.
The rear part has been designed with the intent to evoke other historic products of the company.
On the sides, the machine features decorative steel panels that are magnetically attached; there are also LED inserts that emphasize the elegant curve of the side.
Industrial optimisation
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Black Moon is available in three versions: 1, 2 and 3 brew groups, so as to best suit the customer’s needs.
The machine was designed, already at the design stage, to achieve this versioning (and further variants in the future) in the most optimized way possible, minimizing the number of variable components.
In addition, the chassis of an existing machine was used for this product with some modifications, allowing it to start from a reliable platform and optimize cost and time.
You might be surprised to learn that Black Moon, with its curvy lines, is produced only by taking advantage of sheet metal bending, without resorting to more expensive processes such as stamping.
This is thanks to the skillful coexistence of sheet metal and plastic, the latter with the role of connecting the sheet metal parts (which remain protagonists) and making the interaction areas safer and more pleasant to the touch.
User interface
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During hectic rush hour times, a bartender’s best friend is a clear interface with large buttons marked with readable graphics and a display that marks the remaining time of dispensing.
This is what we have chosen for Black Moon, an interface under the banner of essentiality and devoted to efficiency.
Each dispensing unit of the machine is equipped with a rubber button panel with 5 backlit buttons and a seven-segment display to show dispensing count-up, all the essentials and nothing superfluous as a distraction.
Ergonomics and safety
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With Black Moon we wanted to put safety first: all high-temperature components are covered and protected, and the steam wands are equipped with “cold touch” technology to prevent burns.
The machine is equipped with a large cup-warming area and LEDs dedicated to illuminating the working grid.
Final considerations
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Black Moon represents a fine balance between tradition and innovation. Its retro design revisited with a modern twist, along with decorative steel sides and side LEDs, make it distinctive and recognizable.
Intelligent industrial optimization makes it a versatile product that can be adapted to different customer needs.
The intuitive interface, along with attention to safety and ergonomics, reflects our commitment to creating not only an efficient machine, but also a reliable companion for baristas during hectic times.
Credits
Rendering:
Nui Design Team
Photo:
Espresso Comunicazione