Coffee Mill
A stylish and compact device to grind coffee.
Creating the perfect on-the-go coffee grinding experience.
Inspiration: Existing Products & Trends
Coffee drinkers are engaging with the experience and consuming more mindfully.
Transporting the experience is becoming more important to this generation of coffee drinkers who are looking to take their morning ritual with them on-the-go. This is seen through products like reusable single-cup flasks and the Aeropress.
The Coffee Mill
The main benefits of handheld mills compared with electronic grinders is that they are more reliable and consistent, giving a better quality grind at a more affordable price point.
Handheld mills have been around many years. But the increase in users engagement with their coffee along with a growing awareness of product longevity / sustainability purchasing choices could be why handheld mills are having a resurgence in popularity.
Handheld mills can look beautiful on a kitchen counter. However, many can be awkward to store. There is an opportunity for investigation through a concept that is visually clean and simple, stores easily and has a compact solution to the handle problem.
How it works:
Manufacturing Suggestions
The containers could be deep dawn from cold-rolled steel alloy, and the lid stamped.
The grip could be cast from silicone/ rubber.
The handle could be formed in a break press.