Brezi Cold Brew Coffee Machine
The design aims for a sleek, metallic appearance that blends style with durability. Selected materials contribute to the product's modern aesthetic while ensuring robustness. The design process centers on creating a user-friendly and efficient brewing experience.
This project reflects a commitment to high-quality design and functionality, appealing to both coffee enthusiasts and those who value contemporary design.
Project Type:
Team Project (2 people)
Industrial Design
Deliverables:
User research, UX/UI design, educational game, wearable device concept
Time Frame:
14 Month / 2024-2025
Tools:
SolidWorks, Rhino, Fusion 360, KeyShot, Vizcom, Stable Diffusion, ComfyUI
Outcome
Crafted with Innovative Kyoto Brewing™️ Technology, unlike traditional immersion cold brewing, which relies on slow passive steeping, Brezi's Kyoto Drip Technique harnesses the continuous flows of fresh cold water over coffee grounds, extracting a richer and smoother cold brew concentrate in a fraction of the time.
Cooling by Design: Semiconductor Precision Meets Flavor Control
With Brezi's instant cooling technology, the unique semiconductor cooling chip instantly lowers the temperature, producing ice-cold drips for extraction without bitterness.
Iterative Refinement: From AI Ideation to Premium Manufacturing
AI-Accelerated Form & CMF Exploration
I used AI tools as a fast sandbox for form and CMF. Early on, I combined sketches with Vizcom/Midjourney to generate multiple concept families and quickly test proportions, interface posture, and color blocking before committing to CAD.
After modeling and rendering, I used ComfyUI for scene compositing and detail polish, so stakeholders could see each option in a realistic kitchen context—this cut iteration time significantly and reduced communication overhead during reviews.
Structure, CMF & Manufacturing Refinement
The Brezi Cold Brew Concentrate Coffee Machine was developed through iterative prototyping, focusing on refining structure, CMF (color, material, finish), and manufacturing techniques. Extensive testing of manufacturing processes, such as sandblasting and coatings, ensured the final metal finish achieved a premium and durable appearance.
A combination of ABS and metal was strategically used to balance cost-effectiveness and quality, with metal components adding durability and elegance while ABS provided flexibility for complex shapes and reduced manufacturing costs. This approach resulted in a well-crafted, manufacturable design with a minimalist, high-end look.
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